Family History Fair

October 18, 2025 - 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.


Including: Intro to Genealogy

Event Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2401 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City. 
(Next door to the Cummings Library)

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.   Registration


9:15 a.m.   Welcome in Chapel & Intro to MCGS



9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 1st Keynote: How Research Plans up your Genealogical Game  |  Annette Burke Lyttle



10:45 - 11:45 p.m. Session 1: (Simultaneous talks)


Intro to Genealogy Part 1 | Deb Halacy

Introduction to DNA Technology | Joe Boriotti

Behind the Scenes of Finding Your Roots | David Attride

Your Family History Legacy - Creating, Sharing, & Preserving | Mike Godown

How Al Transforms Genealogy Research  | Miles Meyer

Find a Provable Patriot in 90 Minutes or Less  | Debbie Duay



11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   LUNCH BREAK



1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  GIVE-A-WAY OF DNA TEST KITS (must be present to win)


2nd Keynote: Tax Records: More Exciting Than You Think  | Annette Burke Lyttle



2:15 - 3:15 p.m.  Session 2: (Simultaneous talks)


Intro to Genealogy Part 2 | Deb Halacy

Leveraging Your DNA | Mike Godown

Advanced Al Applications for Genealogy Research | Miles Meyer

I Know It's There, But I Just Can't Find It! | Debbie Duay


3:30 - 4:00 p.m.   Closing Remarks



The Martin County Genealogical Society and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints co-sponsor Family History Fair.