As part of the #NotAtRootsTech crew, Day 2 was filled with viewing courses. I started with a few technical difficulties, classes not loading, etc. A quick refresh took care of that. There were a few sessions that I really wanted to attend live. I personally looked forward to being able to interact virtually. Unfortunately, the connection from the chat room is lost in translation during the experience. A mixture of IT complaints and/or off topic chatter regarding which class

Part of the #NotAtRootsTech crew, I logged onto Rootstech.org and went to "MY SCHEDULE". I had planned out the majority of the sessions that I wanted to view today. RootsTech Day 1 kicked off with a burst of energy and fresh ideas, drawing genealogists, historians, and family history enthusiasts from around the world. The first day showcased new tools and inspiring sessions designed to help people uncover and preserve their family stories. This post covers a few of the most

Once upon a time (a few times to be exact), during this exact time of year, I would be hauling "The Big Book of Everybody" in my rolling suitcase onto a plane headed to Salt Lake City, Utah, in anticipation of one of my favorite yearly genealogy events - ROOTSTECH ! In a few days (March 5-7, 2026) Rootstech will be taking place once again! This year, I'll be attending virtually, but as part of the Official RootsTech Media, I feel more than qualified to share with you some o