14.5 Other Ideas for Sharing

The ways that information from the research project can be stored and shared vary from family to family. Think about family culture and who will be interested. What is the best format to give the information the highest chance to survive and be passed on to future generations? For some families that may mean photobooks with the documents and report presented in printed form. Other families might prefer a website as a family archive. A video could be compiled about the research and then shown at a family gathering. The possibilities are endless. The “Activities” menu on FamilySearch has lots of ideas and suggestions for ways to interact with genealogical information in memorable ways. If a story was discovered that includes recipes, that can be a delicious way to bring family members together for a chance to pass on the stories orally. Gathering in a place of historical importance to the family is another way to create a setting where genealogical information can be passed on.