Family Memory ArchiveFamily Memory Archive by Memories Foundry
A living archive where stories grow into family history.
Start with the memories you already have. Collect family stories in a private space with research tools ready when you need them.
Why Family Memory Archive
Storytelling-first, not chart-first.
Capture voices, photos, and moments now, then connect them to people and branches. Research tools and family tree features are built-in when you're ready.
Built for families
A place that feels like home
Warm, private, and designed for multi-generational sharing.
Private by design
No public profiles or search engines. Your family decides who can see and add to the archive.
Made for all generations
Large tap targets, bilingual UI, and simple storytelling tools keep everyone included.
Grows into research
Start with stories today and expand into records and citations later.
Why we built this
Stories disappear when they are not shared
We wanted a private place where memories could live, grow, and stay with the family.
Family Memory Archive was born after watching elders pass away and realizing that their stories were scattered across phones, chats, and boxes. We built a living archive to gather those memories in one trusted home.
How it works
Three steps to begin
Start with stories in minutes. Import a GEDCOM from Ancestry or other services if you have one, or build your tree naturally as you share memories.
Step 1
Invite your family
Bring relatives into a private, invite-only space with clear roles and permissions.
Step 2
Share stories and media
Post photos, audio, video, and documents with comments and reactions. Transcription tools help capture voices and details.
Step 3
Connect and explore
Link memories to people in your family tree. Use built-in research tools, event tracking, and discovery features as your archive grows.
Feature highlights
Everything you need to keep stories alive
Storytelling-first, research-ready when you are.
Invite-only family space
A closed network built for trust, not social broadcasting.
Stories feed with media
Share photos, audio, video, and documents with comments and reactions. Audio and video transcription helps capture every detail.
Memory resurfacing
Old photos resurface to spark new conversations and add context to family history.
Interactive family tree
Navigate ancestors and descendants with easy tree views. Connect stories to people without getting lost in complex charts.
Events and timelines
Track life events and milestones to build rich family history alongside your stories.
Research tools built-in
GEDCOM import, transcription features, and discovery tools are ready when you want to dive deeper into family history.
Privacy and trust
Your family, your rules
No data resale. No public profiles. Ever.
Closed network by default
Family Memory Archive is private and invite-only. You control who sees the archive and who can contribute.
What you control
- Invitations and roles for each family member
- What is shared publicly (default is private)
- Export and backup options
- Delete your data at any time
FAQ
Questions, answered
Short answers to the most common questions.
Yes, but stories come first. Family Memory Archive includes family tree features, research tools, and GEDCOM import. We focus on capturing memories before diving into traditional genealogy.
Join the waitlist
Start with a single story
We are opening access in waves for families.
Join the waitlist to get early access and help shape the future of Family Memory Archive.