The 5 Best Sites for Family History Research
“History remembers only the celebrated, genealogy remembers them all.”— Laurence Overmire Recording one’s family history is a combination of mystery, admiration, and excitement. And pulling back on the layers of family history is one of the most rewarding endeavors anyone can undertake. While tracing one’s roots is indeed a gripping proposition, finding re...
March 29, 2022 READ MORE
Picking the Best Format to Write Your Life Story
You’ve had an interesting life, and you want to share your story with the world. You want to share lessons learned, leave a legacy for your family, or preserve favorite memories. You’ve thought about writing a book more than once, but you’re not sure where to start. In fact, you’re not even sure what kind of book you should write. Should you tell your story i...
March 25, 2022 READ MORE
10 Things to Consider When Writing a Family History Book
"We all carry inside us, people who came before us." — Liam Callanan Writing a family history book is an endeavor rooted in love and admiration. Choosing to chronicle a family history is about honoring beloved ancestors, and giving a voice to those who may no longer be around to share their story. Crafting a family history book requires a combination of skill an...
February 15, 2022 READ MORE
10 Gift Ideas for the Historian or Genealogist in Your Life
If you have a historian in the family or a genealogist on your list for the 2021 holiday gift-giving season, you’re probably already well aware that shopping for such skilled and knowledgeable folks can be a little intimidating! How do you surprise or impress someone who already knows so much about so many things? Hopefully, the following guide will give you some i...
December 3, 2021 READ MORE
Give the Gift of Connection This Holiday Season
Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned life as we know it on its head, including the holidays. With rises in Covid cases, for the second year in a row, many of us won’t travel or gather as we traditionally do to see friends and loved ones. And as such, we may be on the hunt for ideas that forge a connection, despite separation and miles during what should be a ...
November 26, 2021 READ MORE