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6 June 2009 The Summer of Sleuthing kick-off event was held at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Available for the first time online, this fun event for all ages provides small family history challenges to accomplish over the summer months. It's a great way to get the whole family involved! Just follow this link to the family history activities page to get started.

13 May 2009 North Carolina Barn Raising launched at the National Genealogical Society Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina in cooperation with the North Carolina Genealogical Society. Please join this community effort by visiting the barn raising page and signing up for a task.

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