FGS 2019

2019 FGS Family History Conference

Omni Shoreham Hotel  •  Washington, DC  •  August 21-24, 2019

YOU ARE INVITED!

We are a proud Gold Sponsor of the 2019 FGS National Family History Conference. If you are up for a trip to DC, please join us (for FREE!) in special sessions we are putting on in our booth in the exhibit hall where admittance is at no charge. We have just 40 seats in our booth theatre, and there are three sessions to choose from, but you must sign up in advance.

EXPO BOOTH SESSIONS

SESSION #1 - SNEAK PREVIEW OF FTM 2019  FREE

Great for those who have not decided whether to upgrade to FTM 2019.

SESSION #2 - GETTING THE MOST OUT OF FTM 2019  FREE

Perfect for those that have already pre-ordered FTM 2019 and want to hit the ground running.

SPECIAL GUEST   In the Family Tree Maker booth theater.

Maureen Taylor
Maureen Taylor

Tackling those boxes of photographs doesn't have to be overwhelming. It's about looking, saving, and sharing your images - and Maureen will show you how. Known as the Photo Detective, Maureen is an internationally known expert in photo identification, photo preservation and family history. She knows how to find the family history in your photographs.

SESSION #3 - Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective  FREE

Learn Photo Identification and Preservation Tips from Maureen Taylor, an internationally known photo expert.

Wed, Aug 21 (3:30 PM)

Fri, Aug 23 (11:00 AM)

Fri, Aug 23 (3:30 PM)

Sat, Aug 24 (10:30 AM)

CONFERENCE COSTS

FOR FAMILY TREE MAKER USERS

The expo hall and our sessions in the Family Tree Maker booth theater are completely free. If you’d like to attend the FGS conference itself, we’ve arranged discounts for Family Tree Maker users.

EXPO HALL - FREE

FTM 2019 SESSIONS (at Family Tree Maker Booth) - FREE

FGS ONE DAY PASS - $135* ($10 OFF)

FGS FULL 4-DAY CONFERENCE PASS - $269* ($30 OFF)

* GETTING DISCOUNTED FGS PASSES: Online registration is closed. You can pick up a discount coupon at the Family Tree Maker booth in the Expo Hall and then register in person at the FGS registration desk.

EXPO SPECIALS

Family Tree Maker will be on sale for up to 50% off its regular price – and your purchase will also include a free upgrade to our new 30th Anniversary Edition, FTM 2019, when it's released a bit later this summer. We will also have discounts on Charting Companion 7 which will help you integrate your DNA test results into your family history research, and Family Book Creator which will help you create a professional quality printed book about your unique family story.

FGS 2019 50-off

ABOUT THE EXPO

One of the most exciting areas at FGS conferences is the large exhibit hall featuring the latest software, books, maps, databases, and gadgets on the market for genealogists and family historians, as well as information about genealogical organizations. In addition to Family Tree Maker, there are more than fifty other exhibitors including Ancestry, FamilySearch, American Ancestors, Charting Companion, and Maureen Taylor.

Conference registrants and non-registrants alike are welcome to visit the 2019 exhibit hall located in the Omni Shoreham.

EXPO HALL HOURS:

Wednesday, 21 August: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Thursday, 22 August: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Friday, 23 August: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday, 24 August: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM