12-16-2024

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African American Genealogy

How to Trace African American Ancestry Through Oral History

Oral history plays an important part in African American genealogy research. Learn how to use the stories passed down to uncover records and find your family history.

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Trace Your Roots to Early America

Explore Early American research through books that bring history to life. Uncover genealogical resources and find unique gifts for family historians passionate about America’s heritage.

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Research

5 Common Genealogy Errors (and How to Avoid Them)

Nobody’s perfect. We all make mistakes like typos, incorrect ancestors, or bad data in our trees. Learn how to prevent them.

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Become a 20th-Century Census Expert

Join instructor Gena Philibert-Ortega as she takes you beyond names and places with this in-depth course on 20th-century census records in this 4-week online course.

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