July is National Picnic Month. So what better time than to take a picnic for our monthly outing? The word picnic first appeared in print in 1692. The term originally described a group of people dining, who brought their own … Continued
For many families vacation time means a trip to the beach. The leisure sport of vacationing at the beach is fairly modern. One of the earliest seaside resorts opened in the 1720s in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. Bathing Machines were introduced … Continued
The diamond is the April gemstone. Did you know that diamonds are the hardest natural substance on the planet? The only thing that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. While diamonds are an expression of love for couples, they … Continued
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which ends on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and those that observe the season of Lent, often give up an indulgence during this time of prayer and observance. Ash … Continued
Mary Scott Harrison McKee was the daughter of President Benjamin Harrison and Caroline Scott Harrison. After her mother’s death, she served as White House hostess for the remaining few months of her father’s Presidency. She was born on April 3, … Continued
Last week, I discussed how Native Americans were considered lower class citizens than slaves. This week, I want to look at a different side of this conversation. I had some extended family members with known and proven Native American ancestors. … Continued
Photo Coasters are a fun idea to make whether with the children or as a Christmas present.
I’m excited to start a new series today. This actually came about by sharing creative genealogy ideas with my residents and co-workers. I have recently presented these to a group and was amazed at the interest. So, until at least … Continued
Recently, I was visiting with a friend who owns a well-established music store. However, she was excited by a find she’d made earlier in the day. She discovered a piece of music stamped with a music store in that area … Continued
I’ve been sharing my struggle with breaking through a brick wall. I finally found enough circumstantial evidence to prove who he was, but I had no definitive proof. Not living in the area, I’d not been to check the records … Continued