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In 1901 the citizens of Colorado Springs placed essays, photographs, a wax recording cylinder, and more into a time capsule for 100 years. The large steel-riveted box stood sealed until opened during a ceremony January 1, 2001. The contents were Continue reading Colorado’s Century Chest
I recently read an article in the Tooele Transcript-Bulletin about an historic home located near the Great Salt Lake in Tooele County, Utah. The home was built in the 1850s predominately out of stone and mortar with 18 inch thick Continue reading What Historical Treasures Are We Missing?
Across the country there are a number of well-known genealogical libraries. Each year, thousands of genealogists will travel to these libraries to spend a precious few days conducting research. Library visits are so popular genealogical societies and organizations will often Continue reading Allen County Public Library — A Genealogical Treasure
The following excerpt is from an article published in the April 26, 2011 edition of the Middletown Transcript. Odessa, Delaware: With spring in full swing and June just around the corner, the Friends of Old Drawyers are hard at work Continue reading Old Drawyer’s Presbyteran Church & Cemetery in Odessa, Delaware Celebrates 300 Years
The following excerpt is from an article in the April 7, 2011 edition of the Bolivar Herald-Free Press. Polk County Genealogical Society published the first Polk County Family Histories book in 2004 and is preparing to publish a second family Continue reading Polk County, Missouri Family History Book in Compilation
The following was received from Steve Perreault: Jean Perreault, qualified by the Connecticut Sate Library to do genealogy research, takes an in depth look at the 2381 residents from the Granbys who were enumerated in the depression era 1930 Federal Continue reading Footprints Across Connecticut From 1930 East Granby & Granby Census
Librarians, historians, vintage baseball enthusiasts and genealogists gathered together last Friday at the Northville [Michigan] District Library to say farewell to longtime librarian Al Smitley, who retired after nearly 25 years of service. Anyone who has ever sought historical or Continue reading Local Historian Al Smitley, of Northville Michigan District Library Retires
As I’ve written before, our family spent a fair amount of time in the national parks over the years. A lot of memories were made there. The current 6th Edition of the Festival of Postcards encourages us to blog about Continue reading The Paradise Glacier Ice Caves
Filmmaker Mark Oliver and retired Weed teacher James Langford are making a documentary film about the history of Weed’s Black community. The film, which has a working title of “From the Quarters to Lincoln Heights,” was one of eight projects Continue reading Stories & Photos Needed for Documentary about Weed, California’s Black Community
The following excerpt is from an excellent article by Adriana Colindres published in the October 3, 2009 edition of the Galesburg.com. The article is about what became known as the Cherry Mine disaster, in which about 259 men and boys Continue reading Cherry Mine Disaster Exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield
Pennsylvania public libraries all felt the sting of state budget cuts earlier this month, but the Martinsburg Area Public Library received a double whammy after legislators cut out the Access Pennsylvania program. The library lost $14,000 through the program that Continue reading Pennsylvania Libraries Struggle to Provide Services
If you have any connection to Indiana County, Pennsylvania, you will want to read the interview that Indiana Gazette staffer Eric Ebeling did with amateur historian and collector John Busovicki. I don’t have any connections to the area at all, Continue reading An Interview With John Busovicki of Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Tom Fiske wrote another interesting piece for you again this week. I found it thought-provoking. Enjoy! Doing genealogy well often involves knowledge of a country’s conditions and customs and history. I have long wanted to describe the jobs and education Continue reading The Unseen Hand
Do you have an interest in Nevada & Vernon County in Missouri? Now is your chance to get a good deal on new local history volumes. The following is excerpted from a much longer article in the October 3, 2009 Continue reading Nevada & Vernon County Heritage 1855-2005 Pass It On! 2-Volume Set Marked Down for Quick Sale
(PRLEAP.COM) StoppingPoints.com, a guide for finding historical markers and points of interest throughout the United States, this week has just launched a new and extensive section thoroughly covering the historical markers of Mississippi. The Mississippi StoppingPoints section lists and pinpoints Continue reading StoppingPoints.com Adds Guide for Mississippi Historical Markers