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…
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End-of-Life Guide: Honoring Loved Ones and Preserving Their Legacy
Key Steps to Navigating the Loss of a Loved One, Honoring Their Final Days, Preserving Their Legacy, and Beyond Navigating the loss of a lov…
How To Preserve Family Heirlooms In a Digital Era: An Interview with Artifcts
How do you preserve family heirlooms for generations to come? From saving memories while decluttering to preserving the value behind your th…
How To Hire a Professional Genealogist
How do you know when and how to hire a professional genealogist? While researching your family history, you will inevitably encounter situat…
What To Expect When You Hire a Genealogist: Team, Process, Timeline
What can you expect to happen when you hire a genealogist? What's the research, editing, and final production process like? How do they help…
Ask a Genealogist: What Makes a Great Family Tree Researcher?
We spoke with one of our researchers, Kim Gilboy, to learn more about what makes a great family tree researcher. We learned that skills like…