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= OPEN HOUSE - January 18-20, 2018 =

Lehi Utah Family Search Center
The Lehi Utah FamilySearch Center is in the final stages of construction at its new location just south of the Thanksgiving Point Golf Course Clubhouse. In addition to research assistance and other services, the new facility will be equipped with a Discovery Center. This provides several interactive experiences for all ages where they can learn about the times and places where their ancestors lived. The Discovery Center uses data previously stored in FamilySearch.

The major services to be provided at the center are listed below.

Discovery Experience
The Discovery Experience consists of several large screen interactive displays. Making a reservation will be required for groups.
 * ALL ABOUT ME - What's so special about my birth year? Discover what was happening in the world the day you were born.
 * WHERE I COME FROM - How in the world did I get here? View the geographical origins of your ancestors on a map of the world.
 * PICTURE MY STORY - How do I look in my ancestor's shoes? Superimpose a picture of you onto the cultural clothes of your ancestors.
 * RECORD MY STORY - What are my favorite memories? Capture your memories in this state-of-the-art story studio.  Group and individual booths are available.
 * and more.
 * Preparation for Visitors.  To better improve your experience at the FamilySearch Discovery Center, it is suggested you create a FamilySearch account and add individuals to your Family Tree before you come. Learn about registering for an account here.  Assistance with this process is available at the Center during a separate visit, on-line at FamilySearch.org, and from parents or church leaders.  If you already have an account be sure to bring your account username and password when you visit the center.

Research Assistance
Volunteers specializing in many parts of the world can assist you with foreign languages and cultures. They can show you how to access geographical information in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

Many Premium genealogical and historical websites are available. In addition to the databases on FamilySearch and their Partner’s sites (Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, FindMyPast and American Heritage) 12 other subscription sites are available at no cost. For a complete list and description, click here. 

Classes
Several topics of training will be offered during the month. Classes will typically run 90 minutes. More details will be provided as we near our opening date.

Family Area
The new Lehi Utah center provides a comfortable work environment for parents. There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.

Scanning Equipment - photos, slides, documents
The Lehi Utah FamilySearch Center will provide scanning equipment to help you convert your photos, slides and documents into digital files. You will want to bring a USB thumb drive to take home these files.