Finding the True Identities of Your Female Ancestors

Are your female ancestors a mystery? It’s not uncommon. While you may know the first name of a female ancestor, finding their maiden name and birth family can sometimes be a challenge. Here are some...

John Parke: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War

John Parke is an unsung hero of the Civil War because he was present for all of it, a leader in most of it, and commander of the whole Army of the Potomac for a brief part of it. Yet, his work and...

The State Capitals: Hawaii

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, and is a beautiful city to behold. Originally inhabited by emigrants from other Polynesian islands, Hawaii was once home to various tribes and kingdoms. They all...

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park

If you are looking for something historic, educational, and just plain fun for the whole family, consider a day out at Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. This park is centered around the historic...

The Meaning of Your Scandinavian Surname

If you have a Scandinavian surname or have one or more of them in your family tree, you will be interested in knowing the history of these surnames, as they tell an interesting part of the story of...

A Closer Look at Prickett’s Fort State Park

Prickett’s Fort State Park is a wonderful historical resource to the state of West Virginia. It not only shows how life was like for English settlers on the West Virginian frontier in the 1700’s, it...

American Folklore: Utah

Utah came to the attention of European explorers late in the exploration game in North America. No European was interested in settling there until the 1800s because of its desert climate, though it...

Harriet Tubman: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War

Harriet Tubman is well-known as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, but not as well-known for her exemplary Civil War service as a nurse, scout, and spy for the Union. Here is her remarkable and...

American Folklore: Texas

Texas has a long and storied history of human habitation. Native American tribes of too many names to count, some long lost to history, have lived there, as have the Spanish, French, Mexicans, and...

The Origin and Meaning of Your Dutch Surname

Do you have Dutch surnames in your family tree, or is your own surname of Dutch origin? Knowing the meaning and origin of Dutch surnames can tell you more about your ancestors than you may imagine...