FamilySearch Memories - much more than photos

FamilySearch Memories Landing Page

Memories are much more than photos! The Photos feature on FamilySearch.org is now called Memories. Upload photos and documents, record stories, and create albums about your ancestors. It's simple to do and lets you share your precious memories with all of your family.

So upload a photo, type a quick story, or create an album and save a little memory this week!

(And as always, come visit the Family History Center if you'd like some help or a quick demonstration. We love sharing memories!)

FamilySearch Memories -Documents page

Writing a Personal History

It's often difficult to begin writing a personal history. What do you say? What's important? Consider using family photos as a starting point.  Bring out old family pictures, then videotape yourself describing what is in each picture and what you remember about the event. Be sure to videotape the photo as you are speaking.

Don't wait for one of your children or grandchildren to ask to interview you! Start now to videotape (or audiotape) your own recollections.  It doesn't need to be a major projection.  Start with one family picture and spend 10-20 minutes (or whatever it takes), describing it. It won't be long before most of your family story is recorded.

Family History isn't just learning about our ancestors.  It's also about preserving our memories and sharing them with our children and grandchildren.