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When you arrive, you will be given an Ipad which will be used at each of the Discovery Experiences. <span style="background:Bisque"><b>EVERY person in the group will need a FamilySearch account username and password.</b></span> | When you arrive, you will be given an Ipad which will be used at each of the Discovery Experiences. <span style="background:Bisque"><b>EVERY person in the group will need a FamilySearch account username and password.</b></span> | ||
:Step 1. Login to FamilySearch and take a ''selfie''. | :Step 1. Login to FamilySearch and take a ''selfie''. | ||
:Step 2. Take a picture with your group in front of one of many historic or panorama backdrops. | :Step 2. Take a picture with your group in front of one of many historic or panorama backdrops. Through text messaging, this picture will be sent to you. | ||
:Step 3. Choose between any or all of the Discovery Experiences presented on the large touch-screen displays. | :Step 3. Choose between any or all of the Discovery Experiences presented on the large touch-screen displays. | ||
===Discovery Experiences=== | ===Discovery Experiences=== | ||
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:'''Where I Came From:''' Visualize the countries where your ancestors came from, see the photos and read the stories of their life.<br> | :'''Where I Came From:''' Visualize the countries where your ancestors came from, see the photos and read the stories of their life.<br> | ||
:'''My Famous Relatives:''' Learn of the famous people you are related to. See if you are related to other Discovery Center visitors.<br> | :'''My Famous Relatives:''' Learn of the famous people you are related to. See if you are related to other Discovery Center visitors.<br> | ||
===Tips for Visitors=== | ===Tips for Visitors=== | ||
*You don't have to be a member of the LDS Church to have a FamilySearch account.<br> | *You don't have to be a member of the LDS Church to have a FamilySearch account.<br> | ||
*FamilySearch accounts are free but are best set up at home before visiting the Discovery Center. Those without an account or who have forgotten their account username or password should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled visit for assistance in establishing this information.<br> | *FamilySearch accounts are free but are best set up at home before visiting the Discovery Center. Those without an account or who have forgotten their account username or password should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled visit for assistance in establishing this information.<br> | ||
* | *You must have some FamilySearch Family Tree data that connects you to your first deceased ancestors.<br> | ||
*At the conclusion of the visit, photos, video recordings, and other information from the experience will be emailed to each | *At the conclusion of the visit, photos, video recordings, and other information from the experience will be emailed to each visitor. Make sure your email address in FamilySearch is correct.<br> | ||
===Age Restrictions=== | ===Age Restrictions=== | ||
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*The LDS Membership Record Number (MRN). (Leaders might consider bringing a list of MRN's for the LDS youth who are in their group.) | *The LDS Membership Record Number (MRN). (Leaders might consider bringing a list of MRN's for the LDS youth who are in their group.) | ||
===Connecting to Ancestors=== | |||
Linking an individual to their ancestors in FamilySearch is a separate activity from creating an account. Most people need access to their FamilySearch Family Tree in order to link themselves to their ancestors. This is best accomplished at home or during a separate visit to the Center. For youth it is helpful if a parent can be present. | Linking an individual to their ancestors in FamilySearch is a separate activity from creating an account. Most people need access to their FamilySearch Family Tree in order to link themselves to their ancestors. This is best accomplished at home or during a separate visit to the Center. For youth it is helpful if a parent can be present. | ||