High fives, tears, and hugs, that about sums up our experience at RootsTech 2023.

We were humbled by the many expressions of gratitude we received for creating Artifcts. For some the gratitude came from a place of feeling overwhelmed by stuff, including the everyday items we collect to the family heirlooms we keep. For others it was the pressure of being that family keeper and desperately wanting to share the family history and legacy with future generations, but worrying, “Are they listening? Can I get them to understand before it’s too late?"

Our magic with attendees was clear as we demonstrated how simple it is to create and share Artifcts. And how by combining photos and video, or even audio, you can bring stories and memories from today and long ago alive.  

The magic was also clear as people returned to us with spouses, sisters, and other attendees in tow. We all come to Artifcts from different starting points. Some are minimalists, others collectors. Some are artists, others living through a major life event and tackling downsizing. We know for some the smaller scale of this year’s RootsTech was a bit sad, but for us at Artifcts it meant deep conversations no matter your starting point that we’ll carry with us and have influenced how we see Artifcts and its bright future. 

In case you missed it, check out our how-to Artifct series on ARTIcles by Artifcts!

Whether you attend RootsTech virtually, in-person, or not at all, but find yourself becoming the family keeper, family historian, or some other version thereof, we hope this is only the beginning of our time together experiencing the power of Artifcts for capturing yoru personal, family, and community histories, stories, and legacy. 

As for next year? We will be there! We’ll set up computers to help attendees register on the spot and customize their Artifcts experience, even create their first Artifcts, empowering all attendees to walk away with a bit of their own personal or family history preserved for generations to come.  

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Family history and legacy on your mind? You might enjoy these related ARTIcles by Artifcts: 

Remembering Your Roots

Gift Your Loved Ones a Why

What Have You Done for Your Legacy Lately?

Show Me the Favorite Moment in Your House

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Throughout fall 2022, we're hosting Evenings with Artifcts on Thursday evenings. Our guests in this nine-part series dive into the world of 'stuff' and stories. Below we've provided a week by week feature for each speaker in the series and direct links to the speaker's Artifcts, other related ARTIcles by Artifcts, and the Evenings with Artifcts event recordings. 

If you have yet to join Evenings with Artifcts, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter (you can do so in the bottom banner of this website) to get RSVP details each week.

EVENINGS WITH ARTIFCTS

	Week 1: Matt Paxton (@IAMMATTPAXTON) Host of the TV show Legacy List with Matt Paxton DOWNSIZING, CLEANING, ORGANIZING, STORYTELLING   Related content:  - 15 Decluttering Targets for Artifcters - Event replay on YouTube >
	Week 2: Jeff Greenwald (@Jeffji) Acclaimed author, artist, photographer, and speaker WRITING, TRAVEL BLOGGING, STORIES BEHIND THE OBJECTS   Related content: - Is That a Toy Camera? - Not Sure What to Write? Tips from Jeff Greenwald - Event replay on YouTube >
	Week 3: Dutch Miller (@Gardenboy) Estate planner, hobby family historian, Smithsonian volunteer ESTATE PLANNING, FAMILY HISTORY & LEGACY   Related content: - Gift Your Loved Ones a "Why" - Event replay on YouTube >
	Week 4: Rodney Bursiel (@RodneyBursiel) Professional photographer of musicians, ocean creatures, large animals and more PHOTOGRAPHY, ANIMAL CONSERVATION   Related content: - The Story of the Rhino (of) Wimberley - Event replay on YouTube >
	Week 5: Brooke Lake (@Brooke) Archivist, Entrepreneur ESTATE PLANNING, FAMILY HISTORY & LEGACY   Related content: - Let's Talk Photo Negatives and VHS Tapes - Event replay on YouTube >
	Week 6: Allison Shields (@AMSHIELDS) Interior Designer and Architect, Entrepreneur INTERIOR DESIGN, INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE   Related content: - Show Me the Favorite Moment in Your House - Event replay on YouTube >
	Week 7: Sarah Reeder (@ArtifactualHistory) Appraiser, Entrepreneur APPRAISALS, FINE ART, ANTIQUES, MIDCENTURY MODERN   Related content: - Event replay on YouTube >
	Week 8: The Arti Community (Browse) People like you, with stories and memories to share through Artifcts STORY SHARING   Related content: - Featured Artifcts: The Life of Ethan's Cori Dora, Zebra Skin Drum, Necklace from Tanzania, Flamingo and Ducks Clock  - Event replay on YouTube >
	Week 9: Lynn Miller (@Lynn) Owner and Restauranteer CULINARY ARTS, CULINARY WELLNESS, DIVERSITY, MENTAL HEALTH   Related content: - Meet Lynn, Owner of Oseyo - Event replay on YouTube >

If you'd like to suggest a topic or speaker for future events, let us know at Editor@Artifcts.com.

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While Halloween may still be a month away, pumpkin season is here! From the conventional gourds to special Cinderella varieties, there's a pumpkin for every age and design asthetic. 

Being that this is Artifcts' first pumpkin season, we decided to jump into all things pumpkin with two events. We'll first be teaming up with Keller's Farmstand in Illinois for a pumpkin carving contest (#kellersfarmstand, #artifcts, #pumpkincontest). Since it's the Farmstand's 30th anniversary, the theme is vintage 1991. Local winners will be able to redeem Fall Festivities passes and fresh donuts from Keller's Farmstand. All the rest of us can simply join for fun. Co-founder Ellen Goodwin is readying her drawing skills and sharpening her carving tools for a Wednesday Addams pumpkin. And next month we'll particpate in another local pumpkin-related event at a local school in the Washington D.C. area.

So get out in the fresh air to visit your local patch, and don't forget to Artifct that carved pumpkin this year tagged #carvedpumpkin.

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