I pulled this one from the box the other day—a postcard that’s more than just a snapshot. It’s a whole afternoon, frozen in place. I’ve looked at it a dozen times now, and I keep finding new things...
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Inside the 1930 U.S. Census
The 1930 U.S. Census captures America in an unsettled moment. The Roaring Twenties were winding down, but the Great Depression was just beginning to take hold. It’s a census taken in the calm before...
10 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for May
Are you looking for genealogy projects to keep your research moving in May? Here are ten suggestions for your research you will love.
Inside the 1920 U.S. Census
We’ve now arrived at the 1920 U.S. Census—the first one taken after the end of World War I. This moment in history holds a lot beneath the surface. If your ancestors were alive during this time, they...
Inside the 1910 U.S. Census
We’ve made it to the 1910 census, and I have to say, this one feels like a bit of a turning point. If you’ve been following along through each census with me, you’ve probably noticed how much the...
The Three Biggest Reasons to Go Back to Paper
There’s a certain charm to scrolling through digital records at midnight, coffee in hand, uncovering new ancestors with the click of a button. But once you’ve collected a few dozen census pages...
The Story Behind Mother’s Day: Where It Came From and What It Was Meant to Be
Are you curious as to how Mother's Day got started? The story is an interesting one. This is how the United States started officially honoring its mothers.
DNA Mother’s Day Sale (ends on May 12)
Unlock the stories hidden in your DNA and embark on an adventure into the depths of your ancestral origins.
Frozen in Time: Last Eskimo Girl
Few things capture the feeling of summer, like a stop at Dairy Queen. Whether it’s a soft-serve cone after a ballgame or a burger on the way home from church, DQ has been stitched into the fabric of...
How to Trace Your Family Tree in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales (GIVEAWAY ENDED)
This giveaway has concluded. Stay tuned for our next giveaway. If your family roots reach across the pond to England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales, this book may be just what you’ve been looking for...