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Documenting Local Stories Builds Community Identity

Preserving your story isn’t just about memory. It’s about identity, belonging, and connection. When we document local stories, we help build stronger, more inclusive communities. And the best part? It…
June 12, 2025

Sharing Interesting Ancestors: Writing Brief Narrative Sketches

Do you want to share your family history research and enthusiasm with your relatives, but find that their eyes tend to glaze over when you pull out your pedigree charts…
April 16, 2024

Are you calling my granddad a liar? Family lore and what to do with it

Oral family history can be spot-on accurate, or rife with misconceptions. Combining genealogy and pop psychology, we’ll discuss some real examples of family lore that have come up in my…
April 16, 2024

Sharing Your Family History

There are many ways to share your genealogy research with future generations. But with so many available tools and methods, getting started can be overwhelming. In this class, we’ll cover…
April 16, 2024

How to Date Old Photographs

Discover how to uncover clues to help determine when a photograph was taken. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously. Registration is required…
April 16, 2024

Hidden Information in Old Photographs with Stephen Gill

The talk follows a timeline of photographic history and how it can relate to your own research. We look at examples where looking at details can help put a photo…
April 16, 2024

Organizing Your Family’s Best Reunion

Once you know you want a family reunion, start planning it soon and correctly. In this session, we walk you through the right time for the many details to consider.…
March 11, 2024

Growing Little Leaves: Children and Genealogy

Get the kids in your family interested about their family history! Learn about fun, hands-on ways in which to engage and teach the children in your life about their ancestors,…
March 11, 2024

RootsTech 2024

RootsTech is the premier event to celebrate your heritage and other meaningful connections through a deeper understanding of family history and genealogy.
Come join us and discover your story at RootsTech…
February 28, 2024
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Public Archive Spotlight: The Cohen-Snyder Family Archive

In 1888, at the age of eighteen, Micheal Cohen came to America. He established himself in New York City and soon sent for his wife, Freida, to bring her from…
February 8, 2024