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Including Family Stories in Your GenealogyRegardless of their truth, I believe family stories should be preserved and passed on to future generations. However, they should be clearly identified as family stories and not claimed as fact.- Family Stories MonthNovember is Family Stories Month - the perfect time to share your stories and learn from others.
- Family RecreationFamily story time often creates special memories. To add a unique twist that is sure to create plenty of memorable moments, try doing something unique with story time.
7 Easy Tips for Researching Your Family HistoryAre you eager to research your family history, but are unsure where to start? Here are 7 easy tips for getting started on your family research.- The Importance of Telling Family StoriesA case for the importance of nuturing and telling family stories in these scattered, busy modern times.
- Make a Journal Jar and Record Family StoriesMake a journal jar and fill it with prompts to inspire you to remember family stories and give yourself fifteen minutes a day. Before long you will have a treasure-trove of family stories at your fingertips!
PenniesA "pennies from heaven" story.- History Day Contest Empowers College-Bound StudentsElementary and secondary school students can prepare research projects that are worthy of college-level work with the tips and advice provided in this article on the National History Day Contest.
- Genealogical ResearchSuggestions for people trying to learn their family history and create their family tree.
If Anyone Is Thirsty - The Woroniecki Family's StoryThe Woroniecki family are going into all the world. In fact they are turning the world upside down. And the world will never be the same.- Reconnect Your Family Through the Power of StoriesYou can help reconnect your family and learn more about your ancestry by celebrating Family Stories Month this November.
Seniors Are the Links to Family AncestorsWe seniors are the storytellers, the important living links to ancestors for our children and grandchildren.- Find Out the History of Any Home or Property for FreeWhether it is to find out more about your family's history, a home's history before purchasing it, or just for fun, these tips will help you research any hom or property for free.
- How to Do a National History Day ProjectWhat is National History Day and how do you make a project? I will tell you how in a this simple step by step guide.
Sister WeekendOne of the most anticipated events each year is Sister Weekend for our family! This is a gathering of sisters, sisters-in-law, and nieces for a wonderful re-connecting weekend of fun while sharing activities and time together.- How to Participate in National History DayMy three kids all participated in National History Day and our whole family learned from their experiences. It's worth every moment invested
- Son Loses Kidney Function - One Family's StorySlowly, it dawns on Mark's family that their adult son - cyclist, student and friend - has advanced kidney disease. How can they cope? What can they do?
- A History Degree Can Be a Door OpenerTeaching may be the road most history majors take, but it can open doors in other fields. The tools gained while earning a history degree lend themselves well to a number of businesses.
Careers for History MajorsHave you always loved history, but haven't a clue what you can do with a history major? Read on to learn about some different careers!
The Murder of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott - My Family's StoryGale will murder "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Jeffery "Mayhem" Thompson, Erin Halk and Nathan Bray before being stopped and killed by Officer James Niggemeyer. Approximately 350 metal fans witnessed the murders.- How to Create a History Timeline Journal with Your KidsBelow you will find simple ideas on how to create your history time line journal. In my experience I have found that the best time to begin the history time line is during the first grade.
- Beginning Genealogy: Ask the Still Living Before Researching the DeadFor the beginning genealogist, the many resources and problems in starting out can be baffling. In this first article, we'll discuss the very first thing any beginner to family history should know.
Could You Be Melungeon? How to Determine Melungeon AncestryMelungeon families are scattered all over the Southeast, but the majority of modern Melungeons have no idea that their family history fits the definition of this relatively common ethnic group.
The Power of Understanding HistoryWe do not learn history; rather, history instructs us. The knowledge of true history gives people and nations power.- My Story of Researching my Family AncestryA short story that describes my experience in researching my family genealogy.
- How to Research Your Family HistoryThe search for ancestry is a journey with many destinations. Most destinations are unknown, but fascinating when you find them.
- Best Websites for Finding Your AncestryWhen it comes to researching your family history, there are a lot of great websites that can aid you in your research.
- Confidence and Goals, My Family's StoryI don't think my grandmother believed in herself, and ended up passing that on to my mother. I do not think she intended to be mean at all, but she shot down my mothers dream to become a nurse, telling her to be serious.
- The Creative House: Where to Look to Find Out About the History of an Old or Period HomeThis guide has tips and information to help you find out about the history and original appearance of your period home. It includes details on searching courthouse records, talking to neighbors and more.
- Economy Update: Dating a Banker Anonymous Gals Lament Curtailed Shopping Opportunities, Another Man Kills Family StoryWhile DABA gals sniffle over lost shopping opportunities, economic devastation has propelled some men to kill their families. If only they would stop and remember the safety net they funded before pulling the trigger...
Dog People Vs. Cat People: My Family's StoryFor years we always believed our family members were dog people until the unthinkable happened; there were cat people in our midst.
Wildfires Sweep Across Texas: One Family's StoryWith a careless flick of a wrist, a thoughtless driver's cigarette destroyed what one man had taken over ten years to build and a lifetime of memorabilia that can not be replaced.- Hearts Apart for the Holidays: A Military Family's StoryAn anecdotal story of how one military family has delat with seperation during the holidays.
- Mortgage Meltdown: One Family's StoryThe mortgage industry has suffered some terrible hits. But this true story brings it home to the street level
- How to Research the History of Your NeighborhoodWhere to search for historical information about your neighborhood
- The Importance of HistoryTips on convincing today's cynical students that studying the past has importance for all disciplines.
- Careers for Graduates in HistoryPeople can turn their love of history and their degree in that subject area into a meaningful career. Jobs for grads with a degree in history may take a little initiative to discover but they are out there.
