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The organizer and creator of the event is [http://ajjacobs.com/ A. J. Jacobs]. In his [https://rootstech.org/video/4066621600001 keynote address from RootsTech 2015], A. J. explains how the idea came to be. A. J. feels passionately that because we are all cousins if we could remember that the world would be a more peaceful place. He created the event so we could all meet our cousins. All proceeds of the New York event go towards the [https://www.crowdrise.com/GlobalFamilyReunion fight against Alzheimer's]. For more information on the event in New York City, please visit the [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion website]. | The organizer and creator of the event is [http://ajjacobs.com/ A. J. Jacobs]. In his [https://rootstech.org/video/4066621600001 keynote address from RootsTech 2015], A. J. explains how the idea came to be. A. J. feels passionately that because we are all cousins if we could remember that the world would be a more peaceful place. He created the event so we could all meet our cousins. All proceeds of the New York event go towards the [https://www.crowdrise.com/GlobalFamilyReunion fight against Alzheimer's]. For more information on the event in New York City, please visit the [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion website]. | ||
== When is the | == When is the Family History Block Party? == | ||
The | The Family History Library Block Party will be held on '''Saturday, June 11, 2016'''. The event in Salt Lake City will run from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.<br> | ||
There is no charge to attend the Family HIstory Library event. Activities at the event will include: | There is no charge to attend the Family HIstory Library event. Activities at the event will include: | ||
*Live entertainment | *Live entertainment | ||
*Food vendors | *Food vendors (will charge)<br> | ||
*Carnival games | *Carnival games | ||
*A rock wall | *A rock wall | ||