Salt Lake City Research Tour
Navigate the resources of the world’s largest genealogy library with help from American Ancestors. Our experts have more than 40 years' experience guiding researchers of all levels through the vast resources of the FamilySearch Library. 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)
- Group meals (opening and closing dinner, mid-week luncheon)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Pricing: Early birds save $100 before July 31, 2025. Members, take an additional $150 off the prices below. Discounts automatically apply.
Single: $2,275, Double: $1,725, Double with Non-Researching Guest: $2,425, Commuter: $1,150
Schedule
Sunday, November 9
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 10
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Orientation to FamilySearch Library
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Catalog Tutorials and Tours of the FamilySearch Library
11:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.** Personal research and consultations with American Ancestors Staff Genealogists, FamilySearch Library
6:00 p.m. FamilySearch Library closes
Tuesday, November 11
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.** Personal research and consultations with American Ancestors staff genealogists, Family Search Library
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture from American Ancestors staff genealogist, FamilySearch Library
8:00 p.m. FamilySearch Library closes
Wednesday, November 12
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.** Personal research and consultations with American Ancestors staff genealogists, Family Search Library
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture from American Ancestors staff genealogist
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Group lunch, Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown
8:00 p.m. FamilySearch Library closes
Thursday, November 13
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.** Personal research and consultations with American Ancestors staff genealogists, FamilySearch Library
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture from American Ancestors genealogist
8:00 p.m. FamilySearch Library closes
Friday, November 14
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.** Personal research and consultations with American Ancestors staff genealogists, FamilySearch Library
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture from American Ancestors staff genealogist
6:00 p.m. FamilySearch Library closes
Saturday, November 15
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.** Personal research and consultations with American Ancestors staff genealogists, FamilySearch Library
6:00 p.m. FamilySearch Library closes
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Closing Dinner, Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Sunday, November 16
Before 11:00 a.m. Check out of Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
*Schedule subject to change
**American Ancestors staff will be on-site at the Family Search Library 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday–Saturday during the tour. However, participants are welcome to research at the library later if they wish. The FamilySearch Library is open until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday and until 6:00 p.m. Monday, Friday, and Saturday.
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