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an exclusive members-only adventure inside
pajamas & pedigrees™
🔍 The Hunt Is On! 🔎
This October, we’re celebrating National Family History Month in the most p&p way possible — with a brand-new, members-only adventure:
The Great Family History Hunt
📅 Runs October 6–31 (Monday–Friday)
Each weekday morning, you’ll receive an email with a fun, 10-15 minute challenge that helps you:
- Sharpen your genealogy skills
- Discover fascinating records and hidden gems
- Connect with other family history sleuths
- Compete for prizes (and bragging rights!)
How The Great Family History Hunt Works
Step 1: Check your inbox every weekday morning starting Monday, October 6th.
Step 2: Complete the day’s challenge — you can do it in 10–15 minutes.
Step 3: Submit your find to climb the leaderboard.
Step 4: Watch for daily and weekly prize announcements inside the community.
It’s that simple — and a whole lot of fun.
What You'll Learn Along The Way
By the end of The Great Family History Hunt, you’ll:
👀 Notice details in records you used to scroll right past
🗞️ Discover new ways to use census, military, and newspaper collections
🔍 Learn to verify tricky identities and spot hidden relationships
❤️ Spark new stories to share with your family
Reconnect with the joy of the hunt — the thrill that got you hooked in the first place
Prizes and How to Win
What’s a great hunt without a few treasures to uncover along the way?
During The Great Family History Hunt, you’ll have multiple chances to win — whether you’re submitting every day or just jumping in when you can.
Here’s how it works 👇
🗓 Daily Prizes - Random Drawings
Submit a challenge entry → you’re entered to win a DNA kit or $50 Family Chartmasters gift card.
Participation is your ticket! 🎟️
🏅 Weekly Prizes — Leaderboard Winners
Saturday morning wrap-up celebrations honor the week’s top sleuths with a 30-minute private coaching session or $75 Family Chartmasters gift card.
🏆 Grand Prize — The Ultimate Bragging Rights
A custom Family Chartmasters chart ($500 value). Showcase the stories you uncover!
Quick Recap
- Play daily. Every challenge you complete = a chance to win.
- Climb the leaderboard. Consistency and curiosity pay off.
- Have fun. The real prize is what you’ll discover along the way.
Important Dates
- The Great Family History Hunt runs October 6–31 (Monday–Friday)
- Daily prize drawings happen each morning for the previous day.
- Weekly winners announced on Saturday mornings.
The Grand Prize winner announced on Saturday, November 1st during our wrap-up celebration.
✨ Participation gets you in the game. Persistence gets you the win. ✨
💬 FAQs
Do I need to be an experienced genealogist to play along?
Does this cost?
What if I can’t start on October 6th?
How much time does it take each day?
📝 A Note From Crista
“I wanted to create something that reminds us why we fell in love with family history in the first place. The Great Family History Hunt is about curiosity, connection, and community. Everything we love about p&p. So grab your metaphorical magnifying glass. We start October 6th, and I can’t wait to see what you find.”
🎉 Ready to Join the Hunt?
No sign-up needed. If you’re a pajamas & pedigrees™ member, you’re automatically in.
Check your inbox on Monday, October 6th for your first clue!
✨ See You in The Hunt! ✨
