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The brand-new National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati delivers personal history alongside US history.

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Electrifying Data Premium

How will the National Archives and Records Administration preserve the federal government's zillions of electronic records in an obsolescence-proof format? The agency chooses two contractors to bid the Electronic Records Archive.

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Ready to take your roots research on the road? Put these 11 top stops on your genealogy itinerary.

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Branching Out: Price of Admission Premium

Michigan's Detroit Public Library is giving out-of-towners a break.

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When its time to take your research on the road, don't leave home without our expert advice for visiting out-of-town libraries, archives and records offices.

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Don't know where to start? A basic geneaology can nudge you over that intimidating beginner's hurdle. Here's how to find low- and no-cost lessons for the newbie family historian.

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Your Family Tree Field Guide: Dream Trips Premium

Once you've made a few trips to regional facilities, you'll be ready to tackle research at one of the United States' genealogy meccas.

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Your Family Tree Field Guide: Know Before You Go Premium

Before visiting a research facility, be sure you can answer these questions about it.

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After a major renovation, the National Archives in Washington, DC, has even more to offer genealogists. We'll take you on an insider's tour of this national treasure's exciting new features.

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Prepare for your research trip to Washington, DC, with this map of the research areas at NARA.

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