Historical Accuracy as Prison?
This is my true gripe with liberties taken in historical films - for the vast majority of the people who watch, the movie will be the only version of events that they'll ever know.
Genealogy Roundup, January 7
Articles about Annie Moore, the 1st immigrant to arrive at Ellis Island and Melissa Etheridge;s ancestry to feature in "Who Do You Think You Are?"
Waiting for Wine
The reason for the wine? To thank me for research for a friend of one of my cousins, hoping to track down some cousins to surprise her mother at Christmas.
November 2014 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
Alex will attend the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans and present information on his ancestor fabout his role in the history of New Orleans.
Flat Stanley Does His Roots (VIDEO)
Flat Stanley researching his family tree at the National Archives and in Colonial Williamsburg and San Francisco.
Genealogy Roundup, December 3
Toronto man discovers play is based on his family history
Genealogy Roundup, November 26
Folks are starting to wake up to the concept of unclaimed persons and WWII love letters reveal 3 Soldiers vying for same woman’s heart.
Genealogy Roundup, November 19
Art installment on Ellis Island with the best photos I've seen from it so far. Photo taken one day before this 98-Year-Old Veteran died, has moved America.
September 2014 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
The film will explore how families and cities grow and change, through the medium of Helene's journey from past to present.
August 2014 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
The grant award will fund the purchase of a mobile scanner that will be used to help visitors preserve valuable family photos and documents.