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 and family group sheets? Try presenting the information to them in bite-size chunks, one interesting ancestor at a time, using brief, 1-3 page narratives with visual impact. Presented by Karen Fortin. For details see us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdOurqzwjHNOLve9iftyo9jspkVAzsYek
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 research over the years, examine why and how misinformation gets repeated, and look at some ways to tease out the truth in our family trees. For details see www.wakecogen.org
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 some of the ways you can share your hard work and heritage with family members. Just in time for family reunions and summer vacations! There’s no cost to participate and registration is required! All registrants will be emailed a Zoom link and instructions a few days before the class. Don’t want to wait? Download the class handout from this calendar listing or check out our website to learn more about PPLD’s other genealogy resources! For details see ppld.librarymarket.com/event/sharing-your-family-history-virtual-genealogy-class-418901
Bring your loved ones together. Give the gift of Permanent.
The holidays are a time of cherished traditions, binding generations together in a tapestry of shared experiences that wrap us in the warmth of joyous celebrations. From cookie decorating contests to candle-lit dinner parties with your closest friends, each tradition knits loved ones closer to each other. Capturing the spirit of these traditions so they do not fade with time can be a challenge. Permanent.org makes it easy when you give a gift of Permanent storage. Holiday traditions bring people together to create special occasions. In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, traditions are the anchors that ground us, offering familiarity and comfort. During this time of year, loved ones gather together and create …
