The Pilgrims were originally going to settle in Virginia. Why did they settle in Massachusetts instead? Here's the real story of the Mayflower.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Legacy of Resilience and Transformation
In 1933, as Herbert Hoover’s presidency concluded, Americans found themselves searching for a leader who could bring hope to a nation facing unprecedented hardship. That leader was Franklin Delano...
New England Family Histories #1, the 1600s-1800s
This index covers New England family histories and genealogies from the 1600s to the 1800s. The books reference approximately 140,000 names that can be found in your genealogy library.
Lineages of Hereditary Society Members 1600s-1900s
Unearth significant evidence of your family’s involvement in American history. Membership in hereditary societies hinges on robust documentation, enhancing the value of their lineage records...
Tips for Researching British Ancestors
Do you have British ancestry? Are you not sure, but suspect you might? Here's how to find them, and how to research them in England once you find them here.
Pilgrim Genealogies and Histories, the 1600s-1900s
What do you really know about America's most famous immigrants, the Mayflower pilgrims? This is an excellent resource for discovering the stories and timelines behind the mystery.
Thanksgiving and America’s Early Settlers
Today, let’s explore the origins of Thanksgiving! Learn how the early settlers' beliefs and their interactions with Native Americans shaped this important American holiday. It's a fascinating mix of...
A History of Plymouth Rock
Do you know where the rock in the Plymouth Rock monument originates? Is it really the place Pilgrims first set foot in America? Here's the real story.
The Pumpkin Pie
Have you ever wondered who invented pumpkin pie? It wasn't just one person. The story of pumpkin pie is much more interesting than that. Here's the tale.
Thanksgiving and Our Ancestors
What is the real story behind Thanksgiving and how did your ancestors celebrate it? Read on to discover the answer.
Was the First Thanksgiving Actually Held in Florida? An Interesting Historical Analysis
Did the Pilgrims really have the first American Thanksgiving, or does the honor belong to someone else? It all depends on how you look at it.
The French and the Fur Trade: Before American Colonization
The French were interacting with North American Natives for a century before the English. Here's how they established friendly relations and learned each others' languages.
Christmas Traditions and Genealogy
What clues do your family's Christmas traditions hold to your genealogy? Heres how to use traditional Christmas customs around the world in genealogy research.
Tracing Your Pioneer Ancestors
Do you have pioneer ancestry? What is pioneer ancestry, anyway, since most explorers can be referred to as pioneers? Here is what is unique about American pioneer ancestry, and how you can find your...
American Folklore: Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the original thirteen colonies, and home to several Native American tribes for thousands of years before the arrival of the English to their shores. Between that and the...