family history

Home Historian: Making History Relevant

Home Historian: Making History Relevant

When educators work to understand their students’ backgrounds and experiences and develop curriculum that feels responsive and relevant, engagement and achievement will rise. Check out this list of strategies for making history more relevant - family history included!

Understanding Ancestors: Norwegian Edition

Understanding Ancestors: Norwegian Edition

In this installment of Understanding Ancestors, we take a look at another Scandinavian group, the Norwegians. We’ll briefly examine when and why Norwegians came to the United States, and how Norwegian Americans have integrated their history into their lives.

Understanding Ancestors: Swedish Edition

Understanding Ancestors: Swedish Edition

In this edition of Understanding Ancestors, we’ll take a quick peek at Swedish immigration to the United States. I have always been the most interested and connected to my Scandinavian roots and I am excited to dive into this with you!

Genealogy 101: Marriage Records

Genealogy 101: Marriage Records

In this third installment of Genealogy 101, we’ll review the information contained in marriage records (licenses and certificates) and how to find them. Marriage records can be a great way to find family history information, including names, birthdates, parents, and locations your ancestors are associated with. They are great resources for your ancestry research. Let’s get going!