Stone Oak Texas FamilySearch Center/Workshops
Workshops
We'll bring a family history workshop to your organization or family.
Request a Workshop.
Would your family or organization like an introduction to family history? Request a workshop by emailing us at tx_stoneoak@familyhistorymail.org.
We'll bring a team of consultants appropriate for the size of your group to your location. The following are suggested workshops. You are welcome to request other topics.
Start Your Family Tree
Create a free FamilySearch account and begin your family tree.
Age Group: 11 years and older
Group Size: 1 to 20
Time Needed: 60 minutes
Materials
- Internet access,
- Computer or mobile device,
- Names and birthdates of yourself, parents, and grandparents.
Directions
Participants in this workshop will: 1. Create a FamilySearch account. 2. Begin a family tree with themselves and known information about their parents and grandparents. 3. Use the search features in FamilySearch to identify other ancestors.
Notes
Tools and References
Preserve Photos and Documents at FamilySearch
Photos and documents can be archived at FamilySearch
Age Group: 11 years and older
Group Size: 3 to 20
Time Needed: Depends on numbers of photos
Materials
- A FamilySearch account
- Photos and documents
- Smart phone
- Internet access
Directions
Participants in this workshop will: 1. Use their smartphone to digitize photos and documents. 2. Upload photos and documents to FamilySearch. 3. Connect photos and documents to individuals in their family tree.
Notes
No notes.
Tools and References
Create an Oral History.
Record your history as an audio recording. Archives of oral history will be examined with suggestions of how to contribute to the various archives.
Other resources for getting started with family history.