"Join us for a special Family Tree Maker event this June! Whether you are a long-time user or just starting your family history journey, come learn tips, tricks, and the latest features from the Family Tree Maker team during their 2026 Midwest Tour. Discover how to better use Family Tree Maker as you research and preserve your family legacy. Check the schedule for a stop near you and register today via the Eventbrite links provided!" 

All the events are free and open to the public, though registration is required. While special pricing on software will be available, our primary focus is providing education on how to maximize the use of Family Tree Maker. Our team will remain after each session to answer questions and offer hands-on assistance.

General Daily Schedule (Unless otherwise noted):

- 1:00 PM: Arrival and Setup

- 2:00 PM: Event Begins / Presentation

- 5:00 PM: Event Concludes / Pack Up

Tour Stops & Details

Stop 1: Omaha/Lincoln, NE

- Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

- Venue: LDS FamilySearch Center, 3000 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516

- Societies Involved: Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society FTM SIG, Greater Omaha GS, and the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR)

- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-tree-maker-event-in-lincoln-ne-tickets-1987620386080?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stop 2: Des Moines, IA

- Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

- Venue: Iowa Genealogical Society Conference Center, 628 E Grand Ave, Des Moines IA 50309-1924

- Societies Involved: Iowa GS FTM SIG

- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-tree-maker-event-in-des-moines-ia-tickets-1987621336924?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stop 3: Madison, WI

- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

- Venue: LDS FamilySearch Center, 4505 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705

- Societies Involved: Dane County Area GS FTM SIG

- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-tree-maker-event-in-madison-wi-tickets-1987622413143?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stop 4: Cedarburg, WI

- Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

- Venue: Cedarburg Public Library (Community Room), W63 N589 Hanover Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012

- Societies Involved: Cedarburg Public Library and local FTM SIG Members

- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-tree-maker-event-in-cedarburg-wi-tickets-1987625772190?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stop 5: Green Bay Area, WI

- Date: Friday, June 19, 2026

- Venue: LDS FamilySearch Center - GYM, 651 Pinehurst Ave, Green Bay, WI 54302

- Societies Involved: Bay Area Genealogical Society (BAGS), Manitowoc County Genealogical Society, Appleton Public Library, Brown County Public Library, and Sheboygan County Historical Research Group

- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-tree-maker-event-in-green-bay-area-wi-tickets-1987626563557?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stop 6: Eau Claire, WI

- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

- Schedule: 9:00 AM Setup / 10:30 AM Event Begins

- Venue: L.E. Phillips Memorial Library, Riverview Room 306, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701

- Societies Involved: Chippewa County Genealogical Society, Dunn County Genealogical Society, Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire, and St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society

- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-tree-maker-event-in-eau-claire-wi-tickets-1987627458233?aff=oddtdtcreator

Family Tree Maker Topics

Our presentations will cover:

- An introduction to Family Tree Maker’s 35-year history.

- Insider tips and tricks for expert users.

- Connect!: A new workspace in FTM 2024 to involve relatives in your research.

- Easy on the Eyes®: Enhanced visibility features.

- Improved relationship management and cleanup of orphaned items.

- FTM CONNECT 2.0: Fact-checking and touchscreen functionality via the mobile app.

- ALBUMWALK® Mobile App: Capturing memories and creating documentary-style presentations.

- Q&A and hands-on assistance.