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Research Tours of the Family History Library

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or an avid family history researcher, you may be familiar with the Church’s Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. The library is an amazing resource for genealogists of all kinds. There are thousands of resources from all over the world there for you to search. While you are certainly able to plan your own trip to the Family History Library, there are “tours” that you can sign up for and turn your library visit into an in-depth family history research experience, complete with … Continue reading →

Free Family Fun from Coast-to-Coast

Just because the rough economy has you pinching pennies doesn’t mean you can’t have fun in the sun this summer. There are hundreds of free family-friendly activities waiting for you to take advantage of this season. Take a look at just a few: ARIZONA Gather the clan at head out to the Sonoran Desert for a night of stargazing. The Kitt Peak National Observatory, located about 60 miles southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O’odham Reservation, is home to the world’s largest collection of optical research telescopes. The observatory is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 4 … Continue reading →

Add Some Halloween Flavor to Your Genealogy

Genealogy is the study of your family. A great way to understand more about your ancestors is to learn more about the history of the places that they lived. October and November are excellent months to add some Halloween flavor to your genealogy research. On October 19, and October 20, 2012, the Pensacola Lighthouse, which is located in Pensacola, Florida, will hold Haunted Lighthouse Tours. They will take place from 6:00 at night until 9:00 at night. Reservations are required. Admission will cost adults $5.00 and children $3.00. The tour is not recommended for young children. The Pensacola Lighthouse has … Continue reading →

Upcoming Genealogy Events – Week of June 24, 2012

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This could be the week that you achieve the genealogy resolution that you made at the beginning of this year! It is time to go take a genealogy class or attend a genealogy workshop or event. Here are a few that will be happening this week. One could be located near you! On June 25, 2012, The Shrewsbury Public Library, which is located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, will hold the monthly meeting of the Shrewsbury Genealogy Club. It will begin at 7:00 in the evening. The club is open to anyone who is interested in genealogy and family history, and you … Continue reading →

How To Read Ancient Documents

In the course of your genealogy research, you may find yourself going to look at some very old records. It can be exciting to actually touch and see pieces of your family history that are so old. However, it can also be frustrating if the documents are not so easy to read and you look at them wondering whether you will be able to get any useful information from looking at them. There are entire books that have been written about how to read ancient documents, such as Kip Sperry’s “Reading Early American Handwriting”. If you do not have time … Continue reading →

Top 3 Genealogy Attractions in the United States

Once you are interested in genealogy you may want to include it in your travel plans. You may choose some of your vacation time to attend a genealogy conference or to travel to a specific area to complete your research. However there are three main travel destinations in the United States when it comes to genealogy research. Ellis Island is one popular destination when it comes to genealogy. Even if you do not have ancestors that came to the United States during the period of time that Ellis Island was in operation, it is an interesting place to visit. There … Continue reading →