Were Your Ancestors Part of a Scottish Clan?
Photo by Sandie Peters on Unsplash Many of us have Scottish roots, but not everyone in Scotland belonged to a clan. Identify…
Geography & Genealogy
How to Find German Civil and Church Records
Navigating German family history requires a clear understanding of how, when, and where vital events were recorded. Whether your ancestors l…
How Immigrant Communities in the United States Can Help You Discover Your Ancestors’ Origins
Many of our ancestors did not immigrate to the United States alone. Instead, they traveled with relatives, neighbors, or others from the sam…
Lewes, Delaware: The First Town in the First State
1757 map showing the location of Lewes on the Delaware Bay. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.1 Lewes (pronounced loo’-is), Delaware, is …
Heritage Storytelling: Reflections on a “Where I’m From” Poem
Photo by Lesli Whitecotton on Unsplash When I think about heritage storytelling, I often imagine old photographs, family trees, or caref…
Tracking an Elusive Entrepreneur: Interwar Business Genealogy
From Textiles to the Racetrack: Tracking an Elusive Early 20th-Century Entrepreneur Across the Midwest Image created by Gemini, 26 May 2026.…
The History of Women’s Suffrage: Did All Women Gain the Right to Vote in 1920?
Image courtesy of Barbara Burgess The history of women’s right to vote in the United States is a complex, decades-long journey marked by p…
Chinese New Year Traditions: History, Zodiac, and Celebrations
Chinese New Year Traditions and Celebrations New Year celebrations comprise the most important family time in China. Ancient legends tell of…