Events
Exploring Historic Newspaper Websites
Presenter: Mary Lohr - An introduction to two valuable free genealogy resources: TheAncestorHunt.com and the Chronicling America website, chroniclingamerica.loc.gov, from the Library of Congress. Her talk will focus on how these sites can be used to find historical newspapers, helping researchers uncover articles, notices, and stories that add depth and context to family history.
Comparison of the Big Four Genealogy Websites (Genealogy Plus!)
Presenter: Jim Anderegg - Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com are collectively known as the "Big Four" in genealogy research. Which one is best for your needs? This presentation will address the strengths (and challenges) of each database.
Roots Tech Overview
Join us for a preview, overview and review of the 2026 Roots Tech Conference.
Coming May 5 to May 7.