Heritage and History

March 1, 2022
While you research your ancestors, take time to learn about local, regional, and national laws that may have affected their lives. One examp…
February 15, 2022
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on the first day of 1863, amid the United States Civil War. While a first step towards the abolitio…
February 10, 2022
Jewish traditions include strong family heritage connections. Chronicling Jewish genealogy is challenging since their records were distribut…
February 8, 2022
Colonization has been on the forefront of many nations’ minds throughout history. The idea of imperialism and expansion has led many countri…
February 5, 2022
The origin of the Great Chicago Fire has become a source of folklore since 1871, when the blaze killed an estimated 300 people and destroyed…
February 4, 2022
Just meeting Andre Kearns can bring a smile. He exudes a positive radiance and a love for life. Andre says of himself that he is “a genealog…
February 3, 2022
At the tail end of the Victorian era, 1880s fashion featured distinctive silhouettes. These iconic silhouettes were created with boned corse…
January 29, 2022
Estelle Schwartz Belford was five years old when she and her family immigrated from Romania to America in 1905. After an arduous journey by …
January 25, 2022
Culture in the 1890s was swiftly changing in Western countries, as the turn of the century saw a shift away from rigid Victorian ideals. 189…
January 17, 2022
Our ancestors’ lives were often impacted by the economic, social, and worldwide events surrounding them. If you had ancestors living in the …
January 11, 2022
The Middle East is home to some of the oldest civilizations and cultures in the world. Because of its unique location nestled between Asia, …
December 22, 2021
The first national park in the world was established in 1872 with the creation of Yellowstone National Park. Now, 150 years later, Yellowsto…
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