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Czech Out Kolache!: GeneFoods #1
Take a trip with us and Czech out the delectable history of the kolache as we trace its rich Bohemian heritage. I’ll show you this treat’s fascinating story!
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.
Mamie Doud Eisenhower: America’s First Ladies, #34
Mamie Doud Eisenhower was the 34th First Lady of the United States. From a wealthy Iowa family, she became an Army wife to Dwight D. Eisenhower, and then First Lady of the USA, and the 1st First Lady...
Pierogi: The Traditional Dish from Central and Eastern Europe: GeneFoods #6
Pierogi aren’t just a Polish tradition. They have a long history intwined with Eastern and Central European culture. Learn all about it here!
The Creation of Main Street USA
Main Street USA is the “opening act” at all Disney parks, being the part of the park guests walk through before going through the castle to the primary part of the parks that includes the rides and...
Karen Pendleton: The Mouseketeers, Part 6
Karen Pendleton was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. She stayed with the show for its entire time on TV, then quit acting after that. In fact, she went on to lead a pretty...
Organizing Your Physical Genealogy Documents
If you are looking for a way to keep your physical genealogy documents organized as well as safe, here are a few useful hints to push you in that direction. These tried and true tips will help you...
The Incredible Disney Monorail
Have you ever ridden on the Disney monorail? From the moment my family boarded the monorail, it was always a fantastic adventure for me. Walt Disney was the one who initially had the idea for the...