January 3, 2025 With the holidays over, many genealogists are ready to dive back into their genealogical research. This might include resolutions to organize their files or scan heirloom photos. These are great goals, but don’t forget your local genealogical society when you’re making plans for the upcoming year. Membership in local and regional …
Going to the Movies
December 27, 2024 You may be wondering what movies have to do with genealogy. Turns out, it’s a lot. Generations of Americans went to the movies routinely during the 20th century. During happy times, the movies were a place to have a good time with your friends. During sad times, movies were an escape from …
Using Local Libraries for Newspaper Research
December 20, 2024 Newspapers are widely used by genealogists to add context to family stories. Obituaries are particularly sought after since they are often the only biographical sketch available for many ancestors. Many of us take newspapers’ online availability for granted. Free sites such as Chronicling America (https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ ) allow access to newspapers from …