Honoring the Revolutionary War Soldiers Lost for 250 Years
For nearly two and a half centuries, they were forgotten beneath the soil near Lake George, New York. No marked graves stood above them. No descendants visited to leave flowers. No stone carried their...
13 Jun 8min
Hamilton and the Founding Fathers: Where Broadway Meets American History
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Americans are once again turning their attention to the people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation. Hist...
9 Jun 9min
When the Markers Are Gone, the History Remains
As America moves toward its 250th anniversary in 2026, many people are thinking again about the country's founding, its documents, its ideals, and the generations who carried the story forward. Americ...
5 Jun 22min
10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for June 2026
In this episode, we're talking about ten meaningful genealogy projects you can take on during June. This time of year brings a lot of opportunities—warmer weather, Father's Day, family gatherings—and ...
1 Jun 8min
Tips for Writing Compelling Family History Narratives
When you sit down to write about an ancestor, you may have plenty of records in front of you, but still feel unsure how to turn them into something people will want to read. Census records, deeds, wil...
29 Mai 24min
Questions To Ask Before Using The National Archives
The National Archives can be one of the best places to turn to when you are trying to take family history research beyond names, dates, and family stories. It holds federal records, which can place an...
28 Mai 25min
Stories Behind the Sacrifice: Memorial Day
This time of year always stirs up reflection, and not just because summer is starting to peek around the corner. Memorial Day is here—a day that means different things to different people. For some, i...
24 Mai 9min
Immigration and Naturalization Records
Tracing an immigrant ancestor requires more than simply finding a ship manifest or a naturalization certificate. People crossing borders often changed or anglicized their names, traveled with relativ...
21 Mai 10min
