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 Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown
- Daily breakfast buffet included in hotel stay
- 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)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Pricing: $100 early bird discount available on the prices below until 05/31/2026. Members, take an additional $150 off the prices below. Discount automatically applies.
Single: $2,475, Double: $1,925, Double with Non-Researching Guest: $2,625, Commuter: $1,350
Schedule
Sunday, September 13
After 3:00 p.m. Check-in at Holiday Inn Express 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
Monday, September 14
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, September 15
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, September 16
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
8:00 p.m. FamilySearch Library closes
Thursday, September 17
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, September 18
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, September 19
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
Sunday, September 20
Before 11:00 a.m. Check out of Holiday Inn Express 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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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.
Written cancellations received before June 13, 2026, 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.
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:
Travel Insurance Services
Travel Guard Insurance
Allianz Travel Insurance
