Julia Boggs Dent Grant was a pioneering First Lady in a number of ways. She had a birth defect but didn’t let it hold her back. She was a staunch supporter of women’s rights and opposed white...
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Hal Adelquist: The Mouseketeers, Part 1
Hal Adelquist is known for being instrumental in bringing the Mickey Mouse Club TV show to the air and making it a success during its first season. He worked for the Disney Company for decades prior...
The Rise of Iconic U.S. Lighthouses
Lighthouses are an iconic part of Americana that have a rich history stemming back to ancient Egypt. Let me show you some of the history behind them!
A Closer Look at Newspaper Records #4
What to do if you can’t find a mention of your ancestor in the old newspaper records you are searching? Just because you aren’t finding a name yet doesn’t mean it isn’t in an old newspaper somewhere...
A Closer Look at Newspaper Records #3
There are a variety of different ways you can search for information on your ancestor in old newspaper records. Some methods are better than others. This is what you need to know to get the best...
A Closer Look at Newspaper Records #2
Old newspapers are wonderful genealogical resources that should be part of every genealogist’s toolbox. They are much more user-friendly these days than they used to be. This is what you need to know...
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A Closer Look at Newspaper Records #1
Old newspaper records are a terrific source of genealogical information of all kinds. You can find almost anything about your ancestors in old newspaper records. If you’re not using them in your...
The Iconic Packard Automobiles and America’s Packard Museum
Packard cars were among the most iconic American automobiles ever made—and there’s a beautiful Dayton museum devoted to them. Learn more about it here!
The Sparks that Started Holmes County’s Battle of Fort Fizzle
The Battle of Fort Fizzle is an almost forgotten part of American history—but it’s a Civil War event that had far-reaching impact. Learn more about it here!