This resource contains approximately 660,000 African-American individuals enumerated in the 1870 federal census returns. Areas represented include Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South...
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Why Did Some African-Americans Fight for the Confederacy?
The presence of African American soldiers in the Confederate army is a little known fact of the Civil War. Here are the answers you need to know.
African-American Genealogy Research for Beginners
Are you interested in researching your African-American family tree, but don't know where to start?
Tips on Researching Your African-American Family History Before 1870
Are you researching your African-American family tree and not getting as far back as you would like to? You’re not alone, and you are not without resources. There may not be many records on your...
Benjamin Harrison: The Centennial President
Join me today as we explore the life of Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War general and dedicated public servant navigated economic...
Free Census Record Lookups
Census records are a vital resource in genealogy, offering a snapshot of your ancestors’ lives at specific times. They provide essential details like names, ages, relationships, and...
A Dark Chapter in American History
Learn about the chilling history of the Ku Klux Klan, from its mysterious beginnings in the post-Civil War South to its resurgence during the 20th century. Explore how this infamous group, driven by...
Rutherford B. Hayes: The Compromise President
Explore the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, the nineteenth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero navigated the contentious election of 1876, ended Reconstruction, and...
Ulysses S. Grant: The General President
Join me as we explore the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the eighteenth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero navigated the tumultuous Reconstruction era, faced economic...
Andrew Johnson: The Unyielding President
Explore the life of Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth President of the United States. Discover how this self-educated tailor rose to the highest office in the land, faced the immense challenges of...
James Buchanan: The Precarious Presidency
Join me today as we delve into the tumultuous presidency of James Buchanan, the fifteenth President of the United States. Discover how his support for the controversial Dred Scott decision and the...
Nashville, Tennessee: The State Capitals
Nashville is the capital city of the state of Tennessee. It has a long history of habitation by humans, going millennia back into prehistory. The Europeans came much later, but they turned Nashville...
Salt Lake City, Utah: The State Capitals
Salt Lake City is the capital of the state of Utah. It is situated in a dry, arid valley that had very few Native American inhabitants when LDS church members arrived there to settle the place. The...
The Story of Black Rosies and Their Pioneering Role in WWII
Explore the forgotten stories of Black Rosies in WWII and their significant contributions to the war effort, reshaping societal norms.
A Glimpse of Ancient Greece in Music City
Today, we're exploring a different side of Nashville, Tennessee—its full-scale replica of Athens' Parthenon. Located among the city's famous music venues, this Grecian monument has an interesting...