Family History Explorer Starter Pack

A free introduction to discovering and preserving your family’s story.

Who It’s For

The Family History Explorer Starter Pack is designed for families who want to begin discovering and preserving their story together. Through simple conversations and guided activities, you'll uncover family connections, record meaningful stories, and begin building a lasting record of the people and places that shaped your family.

What You'll Discover

Explore family stories, interview relatives, examine treasured keepsakes, and organize what you learn into a growing picture of your family's past. Along the way, you'll build confidence while discovering that meaningful family history often begins with the stories and memories you already have.

What’s Included

• 50+ pages of guided family history activities
• Conversation prompts and interview questions
• Family tree template for recording family connections
• Activities for mapping family locations and migrations
• Family Guide with tips for leading the activities

Delivered instantly as a digital download.

Continue Your Family History Journey

The Starter Pack introduces the foundations of family storytelling and personal history. When you're ready to continue, the Family History Explorer Storykeeping Toolkit offers deeper insights, new tools, and guided opportunities to discover, preserve, and share your family's story.

FAQ section

Frequently asked questions

What age range is the Family History Explorer Starter Pack designed for?

The Starter Pack is designed for families exploring their story together. Flexible activities can be adapted for learners of different ages, making it easy for families to learn side by side. The Family Guide includes suggestions for adapting the experience for a variety of ages and learning levels.

How long does it take to complete the activities in the Family History Explorer Starter Pack?

There is no set schedule. Families can complete the activities over a few weeks or spread them out over a longer period. The Starter Pack is designed to fit your family's pace and interests.

Do we need prior genealogy experience?

No. The Starter Pack is designed for beginners. We start with the stories, photographs, keepsakes, and memories your family already has, then guide you through discovering and preserving your family's history one step at a time.

Do we need access to historical records?

No. We believe history starts at home. The Starter Pack begins with the stories, photographs, keepsakes, and memories your family already has. Historical records can become part of your journey later, but they aren't needed to begin.

Can the Starter Pack be used by homeschool co-ops or groups?

Yes. The Starter Pack works well for families, homeschool co-ops, libraries, historical societies, and other group settings. The flexible activities make it easy to adapt the experience for a variety of ages and group sizes.

What comes after the Starter Pack?

The Starter Pack introduces the foundations of family storytelling and personal history. When you're ready to continue, the Family History Explorer Storykeeping Toolkit offers deeper insights, new tools, and guided opportunities to discover, preserve, and share your family's story.

Start Exploring Your Family’s Story

Begin your family history journey with our free guided Starter Pack and discover the stories, people, and places that shaped your family.

Family History Explorer Starter Pack