Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a U.S. Federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of African Americans from enslavement.[1] This day has been...
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Laurel Hill Cemetery
Pictures from one of my favorite local cemeteries, in Milford, Pennsylvania. The cemetery is located on the Grey Towers estate which...
DNA Testing
We are going to follow along the process of DNA testing with an AncestryDNA test. I am not affiliated with Ancestry or AncestryDNA in any...
This Day in History
On March 31, 1492 the rulers of Spain began to expel Jews from Spain.[1] Before that occurred, that same year, King Ferdinand II of...
Planning Ahead
I know that in genealogy we are always planning, planning our research question, our research, for the repository; but as genealogists...
Today in History
On this day in 1933, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave his first radio address to the nation, which were later termed fireside...
Happy International Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD), a worldwide holiday, annually celebrated March 8, has its earliest origins reaching back to February 28,...
WHAT IS GENEALOGY? Part One
Genealogy is so very many things, especially to different people. However, for those who may just beginning their journey or are curious...
Crazy Fun History
Today's blog post has been inspired by a neat booklet found with my maternal grandmother's photographs. The booklet is about the ski...
My Heritage’s New Deep Nostalgia Feature
How can I not write a post about the new feature created by My Heritage, where they animate your photographs. Here is an example using...
Phillis Wheatley
Today I would like to discuss writer, Phillis Wheatley. Hopefully, many of you will already know who this woman is. "Phillis Wheatley /...
Time Capsule
I guess my post from yesterday has me feeling nostalgic. Today, I suggest creating a time capsule. Create a glimpse into life today with...
Preserving History
Have you kept anything for future generations to remember about what we are experiencing during COVID-19? I know I am, to help my young...
Roots Tech in Two Days!
Anyone else attending Roots Tech? I have been, not so patiently waiting, for months. If one good thing has come out of COVID, it is a...
Today in History
On 22 February 1847, began the Battle of Buena Vista of the Mexican-American War.[1] The Mexican forces, led by General Santa Anna,...
Your Best Genealogy Resource
Just starting your genealogy journey? Been researching for decades? Make sure to use your best resources, your family members! Please...
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