The Foundation for East European
Family History Studies

Happy Holidays

Dear Friends, 

As the year draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reach out to you, our valued FEEFHS community. This season, no matter what holiday you celebrate, is a time that naturally invites gratitude and connection. 

2026 FEEFHS Annual Conference – Save the Date

FEEFHS is pleased to announce that its annual conference will be held in Salt Lake City. Please mark your calendars for August 4, when a pre-conference workshop will be offered, followed by the main conference from August 5–7, 2026

This in-person event will take place at the Crystal Inn, providing an excellent setting for learning, networking, and collaboration. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks. 

Conference registration is scheduled to open in March

Call for Presentations – FEEFHS 2026 Conference

The Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) invites presentation proposals for its 2026 Conference, August 4–7 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

We seek engaging topics on genealogy and family history with an emphasis on Eastern Europe, including the former Russian, Austro-Hungarian, and German Empires. 

Featured areas: 

• Baltic States (special focus) 

• Jewish research 

• Minority research