Free Resources & Guides

Everything you need to start your family history journey—absolutely free

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How to Talk to Your Elders Without It Turning Into an Argument

Simple ways to start, what to ask first, how to listen, and what to do if things get tense, so the family stories get told while you still can.

100 Questions to Ask Your Grandparents

Real questions to spark meaningful conversations with your elders and preserve their stories

Ancestry Research Tutorial Series

Step-by-step video guides on using ancestry websites, DNA tests, and more

DIY Family Recordings

You can use our questions & guides to interview your family members using Riverside.fm — its tools let you make clips, edits, and transcripts you can turn into books or gifts. Let us know where we can help.

Discover Your DNA with a MyHeritage Kit

Unlock your ethnic origins and find relatives you never knew existed. A MyHeritage DNA kit is one of the most powerful ways to connect your family story to a larger history.

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Cursive 101

It's imperative that you learn Cursive Handwriting... Please put some effort into learning it.

Create Your Family Story App

Build your own custom app where family members can submit their stories, photos, and memories. Perfect for gathering contributions from relatives near and far.

100 Questions to Ask Your Grandparents

Real questions to ask your grandparents to get real answers. This comprehensive guide includes 100 thoughtfully crafted questions across 10 categories: Family & Childhood, Young Adulthood & Dreams, Love & Marriage, Historical Moments, Culture & Music, Work & Purpose, Changing Times, Beliefs & Reflections, Generational Perspective, and Everyday Life & Joy.

Ancestry.com

The most common website to research your genealogy, roots and find records to connect the dots.

Give Grandma a Custom Colored Blanket

We love to design customized heirlooms to have sent to you or your loved ones. Submit a request and we'll generate some ideas for you!