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.