Category: Storytelling

How to Trace African-American Ancestry Through Oral History

Oral history plays an important part in African-American genealogy research. Learn how to use the stories passed down to uncover records and find your family history.

Beginner Tips: Where to Look for Great Ancestor Stories

Just getting started in your quest to discover your family history? Check out our tips for finding great stories in your ancestry!

Thank-You Notes to Ancestors

If you could write a letter of gratitude to your ancestors, who would you pick and what would you say? As we celebrate Thanksgiving, see our ancestor thank you notes, then write your own in response to the prompt.

Preserving Memories: Saving Water-damaged Photos

Recent weather has caused severe flooding on the Gulf Coast. Can water-damaged photos be saved? Let's look at the steps to saving water damaged photos.

30-Day Family History Writing Challenge

Each month, the editors of Family Tree Magazine will bring you a genealogy challenge to help you use your research in new and exciting ways.

14 Websites for Finding Old Family Photos

The web is full of chances to find photos for your family tree. Search these 14 sites for pictures of your ancestors and the places they lived.

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Record and Preserve Your Family’s Story: : Family Tree Magazine Podcast Episode 71

For many genealogists, the final goal of their family research is to share it with future generations, allowing our origins to paint our identity. This month, learn about the different tools available to help you record and preserve your family's story.

Creating a Memorial Page on Fold3

Share your family’s legacy and honor a veteran ancestor online by creating a memorial page.

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Tap into 60,000 wartime oral histories on the Veterans History Project Web site.

Share Photos on Flickr

This weekend I finally had time to play with the web photo phenomena known as Flickr. I'm sure some of you have been members for a while and now I know why. It's fun! For those unfamiliar with this very popular way to post, share and create with photos I'll...

Repairing Damaged Photos

In the Photo Detective Forum, a member of the Ellis family asked about her photo that was damaged from being stored in a damp garage. Family Tree Magazine managing editor Diane Haddad suggested using photo editing software and contacting a professional conservator. That's excellent advice. While I haven't seen the...

How To Honor Your Family’s Military Heritage

Don't let your veterans just fade away. Enlist the help of these five steps to find the stories behind your ancestors' military heritage.

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