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...
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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...
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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...
Harriet Tubman: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
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American Folklore: Texas
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The Origin and Meaning of Your Dutch Surname
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Mary Elizabeth Bowser: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
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Dolly Parton: The Definitive Guide
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Your Polish Surname and its Meaning
Do you have a Polish surname in your family tree? If you do, you will almost certainly recognize it, as Polish surnames look unlike any other surnames in the world. Knowing their meaning can tell you...