Old Christmas Photos: Best of Photo Detective
Photo Detective was a long-running FamilyTreeMagazine.com blog. Here, we've combined the best posts about old Christmas photos.
Read MoreOld Thanksgiving Photos: Best of Photo Detective
Let's look at how our ancestors celebrated Thanksgiving, with this Best of Photo Detective collection of old Thanksgiving photos.
Read MoreHow to Care for Vintage Christmas Ornaments
Ready to pack up your holiday decorations? Learn the best way to display, clean and store your old vintage Christmas ornaments.
Read MoreWhy I Love Old Photos (And You Should, Too!)
Happy New Year! Collection of the author, 1898.It's that time of year for resolutions. If you feel you need to make one, here's an easy one that's simple to keep—but very important: Take care of your photos. Investing in a few of the right kind of storage...
Read MoreHow to Care for Old Toy Trains
Is your old electric train set hidden in the garage or basement? Pull it out, dust it off and bring back the excitement of your very own Polar Express. All aboard!
Read MoreOld American Flag Photo Mystery: Best of Photo Detective
Photo Detective was a long-running FamilyTreeMagazine.com blog. Here, we've combined the best posts about an old American flag photo mystery.
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The True Story of Abraham Lincoln’s Beard
Abraham Lincoln was the first President to have a beard. Learn the brief history of why he grew one.
Read MoreA Memorial Day Tribute
Today we equate Memorial Day with the start of summer, but it's important to recognize it as a somber occasion as well. A few years ago I wrote about the roots of the holiday in Decoration Day 1868.This stereograph from the Library of Congress shows the first Decoration...
Read MorePhoto Storytelling on the Holidays
This week I took another look at all my family photos and was suddenly struck by a realization. My family takes pictures in the spring and summer. There are few images of autumn and fewer still of winter snow. We're warm weather photographers. Documenting This Year's...
Read MoreDecoration Day, 1868
History intersects at ironic moments that make the past very interesting. Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, is one of those moments. All over the United States on this day, towns hold parades and locals decorate veterans' graves. This stereo image from the Library of Congress depicts the first...
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