Something I hope stays around post-pandemic is the abundance of free online webinars. Genealogy webinars are a great way to learn from experts and the fact that so many are free is even better! To keep up with up and coming genealogy webinars, subscribe to the newsletters of … [Read more...] about Free PA Genealogy Webinars
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Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors
The one area of Pennsylvania genealogy research most people need help in is rural PA in the 1700's and early 1800's. The lack of modern birth, marriage, and death records along with a census that only names heads of households, grinds research to a halt. Below is the summary … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors
Podcast Episode 38: Two Must Read History Books for PA Research
Denys spent the winter doing a lot of reading and has two history books to recommend. Ready to break the narrative of what you know about American history? These books will do it! Episode Notes Sometimes when you can’t make progress in genealogy research, its because you … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 38: Two Must Read History Books for PA Research
Where to Learn about PA History
We all learned general United States history in school. While good to know, it's not what we need to do genealogy research in Pennsylvania. Our PA ancestors spent most of their lives focused locally, rather than nationally. If you learn the history of a community and Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Where to Learn about PA History
Podcast Episode 37: PA Food Traditions with Author William Woys Weaver
Have you ever wondered what your ancestors ate? Food ethnographer and author William Woys Weaver shares why food traditions and food culture matter in understanding our past. William’s Roughwood Table is preserving our food history. Also a special preview of Don Yoder’s future … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 37: PA Food Traditions with Author William Woys Weaver