Resources Using PHMC Historical Markers for Genealogy Research The history of the PHMC marker program and the importance of these markers for genealogy research in Pennsylvania.
Podcast Do You Know This Early Pennsylvania History? If you have ancestors in Pennsylvania in the 17th & 18th century, knowing these four things will help your understanding of our records (and our history!).
Resources Pennsylvania's Colonial Government: A Tale of Religion, Democracy, and Progress Explore the history and achievements of Pennsylvania's colonial government. Learn about the establishment, key figures, challenges, and influence of the PA Colony on the U.S.
Podcast Podcast Episode 43: Looking for PA County Histories Podcast episode on using Pennsylvania county history books for genealogy research.
Resources 9 Ways to Use County Histories in Genealogy How to use Pennsylvania county histories to research family history and genealogy.
Resources Where to Learn about Pennsylvania History Family historians researching in genealogy in Pennsylvania need to know PA history. Here's resources to learn what you need to know about Pennsylvania state history.
Podcast Podcast Episode 29: History Resources to Enrich Pennsylvania Genealogy Research Learn about the time and place of your ancestors through these Pennsylvania history books and journals.
history A Poem on Johnny Appleseed A poem on the life and times of Johnny Appleseed who spent some of his life in western Pennsylvania.
Podcast Podcast Episode 24: President James Buchanan and Wheatland Of the 45 Presidents of the United States so far, only one came from Pennsylvania, James Buchanan. What did your PA ancestors think of President Buchanan? Get a peek into Pennsylvania history in this episode.
Podcast Podcast Episode 22: LGBTQ Genealogy with Stewart Blandón Traiman Genealogist Stewart Blandón Traiman of Six Generations Genealogy gives us ways to re-examine our ancestors’ records through a LGBTQ lens.
Podcast Podcast Episode 19: Genohistory with Donna Cox Baker In 2020, Donna Cox Baker launched Genohistory on Purpose, combining her passions for genealogy and history. Donna’s other contributions include The Beyond Kin Project and the book Zotero for Genealogy.
history Local Pennsylvania History and Genealogy Journals Pennsylvania history and genealogy was captured in locally published journals for decades. Largely forgotten, these publications are a treasure for genealogy researchers.
