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.

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