Featured Tour

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 35^th 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 21^st 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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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.