Building a Family Tree: Choosing the Right Genealogy Software
Date: November 13, 2026
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: Whitney Senior Center

Building a Family Tree: Choosing the Right Genealogy Software

Speakers: Michelle Klein, Michele Braun-Heurung and Joel Dhein 

Choosing the right genealogy software is an important part of organizing, preserving, and sharing your family history research. This presentation will explore key factors to consider when evaluating genealogy programs, including ease of use, cost, syncing capabilities, data privacy, source citation tools, reporting features, media management, DNA integration, training resources, and long-term data portability. The session will feature demonstrations and insights from users of Family Tree Maker and RootsMagic, while also discussing other genealogy software options available today.