Celebrate Juneteenth by searching Freedmen’s Bureau Records
Juneteenth is an important historical and joyous holiday that celebrates the abolition of slavery. It begins June 19 and lasts at least…
The Family History Library Is Opening Soon—Unveiling the 2021 Remodel
Many visitors were sad in 2020 when the Family History Library closed due to global COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. One positive aspect of…
Remembering a Loved One
How do you remember a loved one who has passed away? Many people around the world have some way in which they remember the…
Getting to Know Thom Reed, a Deputy Chief Genealogical Officer at FamilySearch
Standing a head taller in a crowd than the next person, you can’t miss him! Perhaps you already know Thom Reed, one…
Monthly Record Update for May 2021
FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in May of 2021 with over 51 million new indexed family history records and over 4…
Ideas for Holding a Celebration of Life Ceremony
Around the world, celebrations of life are taking the place of traditional funerals. While funerals are more somber and focus on memorializing the deceased, celebrations of life,…
New Library Lookup Service—For When You Can’t Visit the Family History Library
The Family History Library (FHL) in Salt Lake City, Utah, has long been a go-to place to find genealogical research materials and is the flagship library for FamilySearch International. With…
Celebrating Japan and Its Heritage
From the sophisticated to the whimsical, Japanese culture captures it all. With centuries of iconic architecture, elegant kimonos, and sophisticated designs, Japan…
Searching for Your Japanese Ancestors
Do you have Japanese ancestors you are looking for? Are you wondering where to look for family records, or do you want…
Finding Your Ancestors in Japanese Immigration and Emigration
The history of Japanese immigration and emigration is interesting and complex. Immigration to the island nation has historically been limited, partly because of…
Monthly Record Update for April 2021
FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in April of 2021 with nearly 32 million new indexed family history records and over 3…
All About Japanese Fashion and Clothing
From the traditional kimono to Tokyo street style, Japanese fashion has a long history of unique and beautiful clothing. How has fashion…
