Join Michael at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah–the nation’s largest genealogical library.
Our trip dates are 12 August through 19 August 2026.
Dates of our trip are:
- 12 August–arrive in Salt Lake City. Orientation and meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. in Salt Lake City Crystal Inn and Suites. Library closes at 8 pm.
- 13 August. Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library closes at 8 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours.
- 14 August. Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library closes at 6 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours.
- 15 August. Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library closes at 6 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours.
- 16 August. Library is closed on Sunday. Consultations with Michael (as needed) on Sunday afternoon in Plaza hotel library.
- 17 August Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library closes at 6 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours.
- 18 August. Morning presentations in hotel 8:30 am until 10 am (topic to be determined–an hour long). Shuttle to Library afterwards. Library closes at 8 p.m. Consultations with Michael in library during open hours..
- 19 August. No morning presentation. Shuttle to library to arrive at library by 9. Consultations with Michael in Library until 12 noon. Library closes at 8 p.m.
Presentations are 40 minutes will include–specific days and times will be announced later:
- Full-Text Searching at FamilySearch—done before trip.
- Fee-based databases and subscription services at the FamilySearch Library—done before trip.
- Basics of US Court Records
- Basics of US Land Records
- Overview of US Probate Records
- Where Could It Be Written?
- Finding Benjamin: Born in New York State ca. 1820 and lived in Six States Afterwards
- Current Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Responsible Use in Genealogy
- Math for Genealogists
- What It Does Not Say
- Three others to be determined
Trip includes:
- assistance with pre-trip planning via a group email list–place to ask questions, get help before we leave, etc.
- pre-trip planning session via Zoom–date to be determined.
- on-site consultations with Michael–multiple ones if necessary–I’m usually available for onsite consultations at least six/seven hours every day the library is open
- morning presentations–topics decided based on participant interest
- Travel, meals, lodging, research expenses, etc. are not covered
Other details:
Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, meals, etc. This is not a “part of the herd” trip where everyone does everything together every day. We have a short presentation every morning when the library opens at 9 (and occasionally some people choose not to attend one or so of these if there’s a “burning research” issue they just can’t wait to get at). Participants can have multiple research consultations during the trip–our limitation is trying to make certain that everyone gets ample opportunity to ask questions. Our trip atmosphere is laid back.
There will be two online meetings to discuss trip preparation. Day and time of these to be determined. They will be recorded. Participants are encouraged to communicate with Michael about their problem as soon as practical.
Our group is kept small (no more than 25) to ensure everyone gets the assistance they want and need. We don’t have a full day of “scheduled group social activities” because I simply am not a big fan of them (other than optional group meals–not included in registration). People with a variety of research skill levels join us on our trip–some because they want some guidance their first time at the library, some want some help with their research, and others want the structure of being part of a group. We are flexible.
Participants are encouraged to communicate their problems with me as much before the trip as possible. Pre-planning helps.
Lodging:
We have a group rate at the Crystal Inn and Suites in Salt Lake with pre-tax rates of $129.
Registration:
Total registration is $375. A $100 deposit holds your spot or pay complete fee. Complete registration fee due by 15 May 2026. No cancellation fee for cancellations before 1 March 2026. Cancellations between 1 March 2026 and 15 May are subject to a $75 cancellation fee. No cancellation fee if someone else takes your place.
- deposit of $100.
- complete fee of $375 Email me for alternate payment options.
