Twitter Parties for Genealogists

Looking to connect with other genealogists and people interested in family history on Twitter? This Twitter party directory is for you!

From historians, to genealogists, to hobbyists – these Twitter parties are a great place for anyone looking to crowdsource historical information on Twitter. Whether you want to share a discovery or ask a question, Twitter parties give you the opportunity to network and chat with other family history enthusiasts.

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You can follow all the parties below via this Twitter Party list on the Twitter platform. 

Twitter Parties

21 Day Family Connections Experiment –  #21DayExperiment  https://twitter.com/21DayConnect. Join us every fourth Friday at 12 pm MT to chat about #familyhistory and connecting with family! Each month has a different theme.

Ancestry Hour – #AncestryHour https://twitter.com/ancestryhour. Use #AncestryHour in your Tweets to support & promote #genealogy, #familyhistory & all things #ancestry, Tuesdays 7.00pm GMT. Brought to you by @BordersAncestry

Gen Chat – https://twitter.com/_genchat. Satisfying #genealogy addictions since 2013.  Held twice monthly. Schedule here: https://www.genchatgenealogy.com/schedule.html.  Hosted by @leprchaunrabbit and @geneapleau

One Place Studies – #OnePlaceStudies https://twitter.com/OnePlaceStudies. This Twitter party takes place all day every Wednesday focusing on where family history and local history unite. Each month focuses on a different theme (ie #OnePlaceWednesday #OnePlaceLandmarks, #OnePlaceMaps, etc.)

Historians Collaborate – #HistoriansCollaborate We are a voluntary group of historians from all different types of disciplines, with a broad range of interests, experiences and skills. Join Wednesdays 8 pm GMT. More info available at: https://historianscollaborate.com/

T.W.I.G. Chat – #TwigChat https://twitter.com/TWIG_Chat The chat debating current genealogy topics and talking about the happenings of the week in history. Hosted by @DanielGenealogy &@Whoamiftr. All day every Wednesday.

America Ancestors – #OurAncestors – Join the genealogists of American Ancestors on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. EST for a live Q&A on Twitter. All you need to do is follow @AncestorExperts on Twitter. Check out our hashtag #OurAncestors.

GenChatDe – #genchatDE –  https://twitter.com/genchatDE Der TwitterChat rund um die Themen Genealogie, Ahnenforschung, Heraldik, Familienforschung und Geschichte #GenChatDE.  English Translation: The TwitterChat about genealogy, genealogy, heraldry, family research and history #GenChatDE

GenChat DNA – #genchatDNA –  Monthly chat group (next session TBA) for anyone wondering where to start when testing their DNA. Host: @leprchaunrabbit

Ancestry Time Australia New Zeland –  #ANZAncestryTime AncestryTime for Australia & New Zealand hosted by @sharnwhite, @travelgenee, @cassmob. Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm AEST #ANZAncestryTime.

Black Pro Gen #BlackProGen – #CREWChat – Genealogy, with seasoning. Speakin on it since 2013. Multigenerational C.R.E.W. Watch us LIVE on Tues & Wed. #BlackProGen #CREWChat. 

Time Travel Talks – #TimeTravelTalks https://twitter.com/TimeTravelTalks We are a monthly Twitter #history chat focused on generating discussion on history. Founded by @KaraDiDomizio & @lelahistory

House History Hour – Use #HouseHistoryHour in tweets to discuss, share & pose questions about #HouseHistory, Thursdays 19.00 GMT. Co-hosted by leading house historians.  https://twitter.com/HouseHistoryHr

What is a Twitter Party?

A Twitter Party is a live chat using the Twitter social media platform and the hashtag search feature to connect participants to the conversation stream.  It is moderated by a host/hosts and typically lasts for an hour, though some are for a day/weekend. 

There may be a theme and questions. For example: 

Q1: What is your preferred method of journaling #21DayExperiment

You would answer: 

A1: I prefer using paper/pen when journaling #21DayExperiment  

A Twitter Party is a great place to …

• Celebrate discoveries 
• Ask questions 
• Discover new resources 
• Network with people around the globe 
• Share expertise 
• Crowdsource 

Tips for your first Twitter Party

• Know the date and/or time. 

• Follow the Twitter party hosts. 

• Know and use the party hashtag. Every Twitter party has a designated hashtag i.e. #21DayExperiment #AncestryHour. Make sure to use the hashtag in every tweet you post or it won’t show up in the party conversation. 

• Stay on topic.