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| Source: http://familyhistory21ster.blogspot.com/ |
At the recent FGS
conference (August in Birmingham AL) there was A LOT of discussion about getting the younger generation involved in
genealogy and it was the first time that I heard the term 21ster to refer to
those who are more tech-oriented and probably never have visited a courthouse,
looked at microfilm, etc
At the same time, Scott Phillips was posting an article on
the Huffington Post talking about this same topic.
There is one question that seems to pervade
genealogy today. It is this: 'How do we get the next generation 'into'
genealogy?'
Many organisations, companies, and families
struggle with this question. While I don't profess to be a mastermind, I do
follow three simple mantras in all my genealogy efforts in order to draw in
those younger than myself. They are simple, easy, and in my experience,
surefire. They have worked for me and may well work for others...
This has great relevance to all genealogists and family
historians, regardless of whether an officer of a genealogy society, a manager
of an archives or library, or just someone seeking the next person in the
family to carry the “torch” for this passion of ours.
As, it’s not just a passion, it’s also an important part of
preserving our unique and shared history for future generations.
Do you have tips to share on how to engage younger “family
historians?” Please share!
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A related article on getting the younger generation into genealogy, http://blog.genealogybank.com/want-to-get-the-younger-generation-into-genealogy-pass-down-your-old-family-stories.html
ReplyDeleteA great post by Elyse Doerflinger, Young People Aren’t Interested in Genealogy?, http://elysesgenealogyblog.com/young-people-arent-interested-in-genealogy/
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