Barbara Tien

With her signature charm and wit, Hilary Blanford of the East Surrey Society will take us through notable moments of RootsTech 2024 About this Event As RootsTech events wrap, let's compare notes in a “wash up party!” The conference talks, exhibition halls, and special events of RootsTech get everyone in a lather about what's new, what's fun, and what they've learned.

About this Event Project Recipe: Playing for Ancestors We know that it's stories that stick. If you want children engaged in the stories of their ancestors, work the stories into their games. Children are also naturally curious, so adding story cues into playthings can make the stories all the more interesting. Ahead of this year's holiday season, we've been looking at projects that might be gifts — with the hook of family history.

About this Event Project Recipe: A Scavenger Hunt for Ancestors It can be hard for children to relate to the stories of their ancestors. Why not use time with family to reconnect using fun games for children? In a creative approach by long-time community member, Anna Scheutz, children get a chance to engage with the stories of their ancestors in a team-based scavenger hunt.