LOCAL HISTORY

If you've obtained some facts about an ancestor and have burning questions or you just want to bring their story more fully to life, consider these 7 tips for using local historical information to unlock the mysteries of your dearly departed.

Introduce children to local history with a visit to a cemetery. The gravestones trigger inquiry. Topics to discuss include war, immigration and disease.

Whether you take your kids to the local history museum or go digging in your backyard, practical history lessons can easily go beyond a history textbook.

Original guide for loca history museums in my area.

While visiting Orlando, tourists may want to take a break from the miles of walking at the theme parks, and enjoy some Orlando culture by visiting one of the many local history museums.

This is a review of an unique place in Macclenny that is called Heritage Park. It is a walking tour of Baker County's past history.

When you travel in central Indiana be sure to stop at the Grover Museum in Shelbyville. The facility is operated by the Shelby County Historical Society. Displays of local artifacts, railroad memorabilia and 1900 era stores and shops highlight the museum.

I was a "grumpy old White guy from up north out in the country," who happened to be living in a large southern city and anything about a "Black History Month" celebration was a long way from home and my own personal history.

Local authors Correna Wilson Pickens and Farah Bazzrea will be signing their book, "Sheltered in His Arms" at Noon-3pm on Saturday, October 24 at Hastings Books in Ardmore.

This article takes a look inside the Le Sueur Museum.

As Monroe prepares for its 9th Annual Custer Week with a week full of fun and educational activities for residents and visitors, it seems fitting to take a brief look back at the history of the event.

Auburn's local Fort Hill Cemetery

There's no short supply of restaurants in Appleton, Wisconsin! This Fox River city offers a variety of locations and venues perfect for a dinner date, business lunch, meal with the family, or just a trip to old Europe. Enjoy these top local finds.

Ever wonder about the history behind the beautiful state of Maine? Read this article to find some interesting events that have taken place in the serene state of Maine.