City Guide: Detroit Premium
Today, we know it as Motor City and Motown, but Detroit was around long before Henry Ford and Diana Ross made waves. For more than 300 years, this inland city and major port has attracted immigrants from all over the world. Follow our guide to the historical high notes and top records -- genealogical, not musical -- for discovering your Detroit roots.
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Although Charleston, SC, is in the spotlight now for its pivotal role in the start of the Civil War, its history stretches back far before the April 12, 1861, firing on Fort Sumter. From the early Charles Town settlement to the Civil War and beyond, use these tips and sources to shed light on your Charleston roots.
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Whether your Richmond ancestors came in Colonial times and migrated to other places or stayed and helped build what is today one of the centers of the New South, you'll find plenty of records to uncover their story.
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Whether your ancestors contributed to the city’s growth as Irish laborers or “Boston Brahmin,” you’ll find them in records charting the rise of this City on a Hill.
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Planning a trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City? Follow in the footsteps of a first-time visitor—and learn how to conquer the family tree capital.
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The City of Multicultural Love Premium
Philadelphia has more than just the Liberty Bell to offer visitors.
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As Detroit celebrates its 300th birthday this summer, rev up your roots with our guide to the city's historical and genealogical riches.
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