Lecture Hall: Ancestry's Hidden Gems - Master New Tools & Discoveries - May 2025

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT

Join Gena Philabert-Ortega for this webinar and learn how to get up to speed on Ancestry’s new look, tools, and features! Whether you’re an Ancestry veteran or a new user, Gena's presentation will teach you how to make the most of the world’s biggest genealogy website.

You’ll love this live webinar if:

• You want to understand what changes to Ancestry’s website mean for your research
• You’re an avid Ancestry user looking for tricks and tips for the new interface
• You’re a new Ancestry member wanting to make the most of your subscription

***All registrants get access to the webinar recording the following day.***

In this Webinar You'll Learn:

• Tips for navigating the new interface, including what changed on the search screens (and what has not changed)
• Pro Tools: These add-ons to Member Trees unlock error-checking, additional print options, maps, and the ability to filter for family members.
• Memories: Create, record, and preserve images and audio, and organize photos into albums.
• My Ancestry Feed: This page collects topics and posts you might be interested in and allows you to share information with others.
• Family Groups: Invite other Ancestry users to share and collaborate on family history discoveries.

About the instructor:

Gena Philabert-Ortega holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s degree in Religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, women’s studies and social history, Gena has spoken to groups throughout the United States and virtually to audiences worldwide. Gena is the author of hundreds of articles published in genealogy newsletters and magazines and of several books, including From the Family Kitchen (F + W Media, 2012).