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Creating easy, kid-friendly family history projects.

Creating Easy, Kid-Friendly Family History Displays

Author: Sunny Jane Morton February 6, 2019 updated on February 6, 2019
Are the kids in your life curious about their roots? Have them make a meaningful connection every day. With these tips and ideas, you can easily create family history displays...
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Tips for displaying your military heirlooms.

Display Your Ancestors’ Military Heirlooms

Author: Sunny Jane Morton January 31, 2019 updated on January 28, 2019
Semper fi! For king and country! Vigilamus pro te! Our ancestors served their countries as proud patriots--and some made the ultimate sacrifice. Keep their memories alive with...
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How to Photograph Family Heirlooms

Author: Diane Haddad December 7, 2018 updated on December 7, 2018
It's important to digitize as much as your family history as possible, and that includes heirlooms. By photographing these treasures, you ensure you're able to protect their...
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Family Archivist: Caring for Heirloom China

Denise May Levenick April 8, 2018 updated on April 6, 2018
Not sure how to go about preserving that beautiful heirloom china that's been handed down to you? We've got you covered!
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Family Archivist: Family Bibles

Denise May Levenick October 11, 2017 updated on October 11, 2017
Prior to modern record-keeping, Bibles were often used to make note of important family events. Find out how to preserve this priceless heirloom!
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6 Steps to Discover the Stories of Your Family Heirlooms

Lauren Gamber April 18, 2013 updated on August 18, 2017
Follow these six steps to research and preserve the stories of your family's treasures.
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Photographs on Cloth

Maureen A. Taylor August 20, 2008 updated on August 18, 2017

How to store an old photograph printed on cloth.

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Railroad maps can provide valuable contextual information about your ancestor and his community.

Document Detective: Understanding Railroad Maps

Andrew Koch February 16, 2019 updated on February 14, 2019
Railroad maps can provide useful, interesting information about your ancestors and their communities. Here are eight tips for using them.
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DNA Fact or Science Fiction? 6 Myths Explained

Diahan Southard February 16, 2019 updated on February 15, 2019
There is a lot of misinformation and half-truths floating around about taking a DNA test. Before you spit or swab, discover the truth behind 6 common genetic genealogy myths...
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5 Essential Facts to Research Your Scandinavian Ancestors

5 Essential Facts to Research Your Scandinavian Ancestors

Diana Crisman Smith February 15, 2019 updated on February 13, 2019
Before you start researching overseas, gather these five important facts about your Scandinavian ancestors.
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