The Erie Canal is a waterway that connects Lake Erie to the Hudson River. It stretches 363 miles, and while an airplane today can travel tha…
In 1850s fashion, women wore dresses with large, voluminous skirts, and men wore suits with dark coats and light trousers. Women’s skirts be…
What happened in 1850 and the following decade? Imagine you could get into a time machine that would take you back to when your ancestors li…
How much do you know about famous people from the 1950s? The much-anticipated release of the 1950 U.S. Census in April will reveal millions …
In the 1870s, women’s dresses were elaborate and highly decorated, while men’s clothing remained simple and solemn. Women wore gowns with bu…
What would you do if you heard you could make a fortune in gold by going to a far-off place called California? Your ancestors might have ask…
While you research your ancestors, take time to learn about local, regional, and national laws that may have affected their lives. One examp…
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on the first day of 1863, amid the United States Civil War. While a first step towards the abolitio…
Colonization has been on the forefront of many nations’ minds throughout history. The idea of imperialism and expansion has led many countri…
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…
At the tail end of the Victorian era, 1880s fashion featured distinctive silhouettes. These iconic silhouettes were created with boned corse…
Estelle Schwartz Belford was five years old when she and her family immigrated from Romania to America in 1905. After an arduous journey by …
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