Visit the world's largest library for genealogy and family history as NEHGS returns to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City for our 35th annual research tour. Daily activities include individual consultations with NEHGS genealogists, lectures, and other special events.
Sunday, November 3
after 3:00 p.m. Check-in at Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Introductions and Your Guide to the Week for all attendees
3:30 - 4:00p.m. Helpful Hints for First-Time Attendees
6:00 - 9:00p.m. Welcome Reception and Dinner
Monday, November 4
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Personal Research, Family History Library
9:00 - 9:45a.m. Orientation to Family History Library
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. FHL Catalog Tutorials and Tours
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with NEHGS Staff Genealogists
Tuesday, November 5
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Personal Research, Family History Library
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with NEHGS Staff Genealogists
11:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. Lecture: Effective German Research: Records, Resources, and Repositories, Rhonda McClure
Wednesday, November 6
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Personal Research, Family History Library
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with NEHGS Staff Genealogists
11:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. Lecture: Atlantic Canadian Vital Records at the Family History Library, David Allen Lambert
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Group Lunch, Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Thursday, November 7
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Personal Research, Family History Library
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with NEHGS Staff Genealogists
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture: Records and Resources for Irish Research, Judith Lucey
Friday, November 8
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Personal Research, Family History Library
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with NEHGS Staff Genealogists
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture:Tracing Descendants in the 21st Century - Using Social Media, Christopher Child
Saturday, November 9
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Personal Research, Family History Library
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with NEHGS Staff Genealogists
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture: Research Services Case Study: Using Land and Probate Records, Suzanne Stewart
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Closing Reception and Dinner
Sunday, November 10
before 11:00 a.m. Check out of Salt Lake Plaza
**Schedule is subject to change.
NEHGS staff consultants
Christopher Child
David Allen Lambert
Judith Lucey
Rhonda McClure
Suzanne Stewart
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Register online
Single registration (includes seven nights single accommodations at Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, two dinners, one lunch, consultations, lectures, and activities), $1,550 per person
Double registration (includes seven nights double accommodations at Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, two dinners, one lunch, consultations, lectures, and activities), $1,350 per person
Double registration with non-researching guest (includes seven nights double accommodations at Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, two dinners, one lunch for both participants; consultations, lectures, and activities for researching guest only), $1,850 total for both participants
Commuter registration (includes all tour meals and activities except lodging), $775 per person
Registration fees do not include:
Airfare
Ground transportation
Meals other than those listed above
Travel insurance
Any other fees or costs associated with the trip
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellations received before October 1, 2013, will be subject to a $300 per person cancellation fee. No refund is possible after this date. Fees are based on group participation. There is no refund for services or portions of the tour not taken, or for participants who do not complete the tour.