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Salt Lake City Research Tour

Research Tour
In Person
November 10 - 17, 2024
The FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City, UT
$2275

Navigate the resources of the world’s largest genealogy library with the help of experts from American Ancestors. With more than 40 years of experience leading researchers of all levels to Salt Lake City, you will benefit from our special orientations and tutorials, one-on-one consultations, informative lectures, and more.

“This was a really great introduction to the Family History Library for me. I had been afraid to tackle it on my own, but with the help of American Ancestors I had a very productive week.” —Salt Lake City Research Tour participant

Program Includes

  • Seven-night hotel stay at the Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
  • Tour and orientation to collections of the FamilySearch Library
  • Daily lectures
  • Three, thirty-minute consultations with expert genealogists (one virtual pre-tour consultation, two on-tour consultations)
  • Daily breakfast in hotel restaurant
  • Group meals (opening and closing dinner, mid-week luncheon)
  • Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources

Cost

Members: $2,125 single; $1,575 double; $2,275 with non-researching guest; $1,000 commuter. Discount automatically applied at check-out when logged in.
Nonmember registration: Add $150 to the above prices. See below for more information.


Schedule*

Sunday, November 10

After 3:00 p.m. Check-in at Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown

4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Introductions and Your Guide to the Week

4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Helpful Hints for First-Time Attendees

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner, Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown

 

Monday, November 11

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Personal Research, FamilySearch Library

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Orientation to FamilySearch Library, Main Floor, Classroom B

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Catalog Tutorials and Tours, Main Floor, Computer Lab

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with American Ancestors Staff Genealogists

 

Tuesday, November 12

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Personal Research, FamilySearch Library

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with American Ancestors Staff Genealogists

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture, Melanie McComb, Main Floor, Classroom B

 

Wednesday, November 13

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Personal Research, FamilySearch Library

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with American Ancestors Staff Genealogists

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture, Rhonda McClure, Main Floor, Classroom B

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Group lunch, Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown

 

Thursday, November 14

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Personal Research, FamilySearch Library

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with American Ancestors Staff Genealogists

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture, David Allen Lambert, Main Floor, Classroom B

 

Friday, November 15

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Personal Research, FamilySearch Library

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with American Ancestors Staff Genealogists

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture, Main Floor, Classroom B

 

Saturday, November 16

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Personal Research, FamilySearch Library

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Consultations with American Ancestors Staff Genealogists

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Closing Dinner, Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown

 

Sunday, November 17

Before 11:00 a.m. Check out of Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown

 

*Schedule subject to change

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Member Pricing

American Ancestors members receive $150 discount on all of our research tours. Member discount will be applied to items in your cart at check-out. Be sure you are logged in to see the applied member pricing. If you are not yet a member, join today to waive this surcharge.

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Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations received before August 10, 2023, will be subject to a $100 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.

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Travel Insurance

We encourage participants to purchase travel insurance tailored to their individual needs to protect against unanticipated disruptions to their plans. American Ancestors does not endorse or recommend any travel insurance company, but the following is a partial list of possible agents:

Access America 1-800-284-8300
Travel Insurance Services 1-800-937-1387
Travel Guard Insurance 1-800-826-4919
HTH Worldwide 1-888-243-2358

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