The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County received an $8000 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The grant is part of the Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program. The goal of the program is to provide operating support to museums and official county historical societies that are not supported by other state …
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Genealogy, Newspaper Article Help ID Man Found on Canadian Shore
From an article originally published in the forensicmag web site: In October 2016, the remains of an unidentified individual were found on the shore of Lake Huron near Port Albert, roughly 16 km north of Goderich, Ontario Canada. It was determined that the remains were that of a male wearing a lifejacket. An investigation was launched, …
How Italy Wants To Help Anyone With Italian Heritage Find Their Roots
Travelers come to Italy to seek out its splendid art cities and stunning resorts, but increasing numbers of visitors* with Italian heritage (60-80 million people worldwide can claim descent), are looking beyond the typical vacation itinerary to plan trips that will help connect them with their “roots.” (In the U.S. Italians are the fifth largest ancestry group. …