The following is a press release written by the (U.S.) National Genealogical Society:

Get Tips to Help You Scan, Record, and Write

October is Family History Month—a perfect opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of your past. NGS is excited to support your genealogy journey as you explore, preserve, and share your family’s unique history. 

Whether you’re curious about old photos and hoping to scan them, looking to record family members’ memories, or aiming to write stories that are part of your family’s legacy, this is the moment to begin or restart a project. It’s easy to put off these tasks, thinking there’s always tomorrow. But as we’re often reminded, the best time is now. 

NGS created three resources to inspire you this month with steps to help make projects successful. Download

Recording Family Memories and Stories: Get guidance to plan and record interviews and capture meaningful conversations.

Scanning and Labeling Family Photos: Dive into our handy tips to preserve and digitize your family’s visual history.

Writing and Sharing Family Stories: Find your voice and tell your family’s cherished tales with our prompts and ideas.

Get Family History Month Resources

Sharing stories within your family cultivates a deeper connection between members in the past and present and the generations to come. (Remember to respect privacy. Discuss plans to ensure everyone is on board when conveying personal anecdotes and information.)

So, gather your family, dive into those photo albums or boxes, and collect the stories that weave the fabric of your family history. NGS is here for you every step of the way.

And pass this on—download free images on our site you can post on social media with #FamilyHistoryMonth and the link to ngsgenealogy.org/family-history-month. 

Celebrate this October and invite people to join you!