November is an excellent time to do some genealogy travel to Plimoth Plantation. You and your family can climb aboard a ship that is a replica of the Mayflower, walk around the plantation itself, and learn a lot about what it was like to live around the time of the first Thanksgiving. There are events going on all through November. Tired of sitting at home and doing your genealogy research? That is a sign that you need to experience some travel genealogy. A good place to visit in November is the Plimoth Plantation. Genealogists who have ancestors who lived in … Continue reading →

Genealogy is the study of your family. A great way to understand more about your ancestors is to learn more about the history of the places that they lived. October and November are excellent months to add some Halloween flavor to your genealogy research. On October 19, and October 20, 2012, the Pensacola Lighthouse, which is located in Pensacola, Florida, will hold Haunted Lighthouse Tours. They will take place from 6:00 at night until 9:00 at night. Reservations are required. Admission will cost adults $5.00 and children $3.00. The tour is not recommended for young children. The Pensacola Lighthouse has … Continue reading →

Be on the lookout for a postcard from Ireland that may appear in your mailbox in the next few months. Check your inbox for email from Ireland. You might be asked to “come home” to visit Ireland in 2013. There will be a year long celebration of Irish culture called “The Gathering: Ireland 2013”. Genealogy is the study of family, and genealogists are very interested in finding out more about their ancestors and heritage. Your research may have led you to discover that some of your ancestors came to America from Ireland. Last month, it was announced that a joint … Continue reading →

Did your ancestors come from Ireland? Are you having difficulty tracking down vital records for them? Genealogists who are planning a trip to Ireland might want to see if they can book a room at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. They have a Genealogy Butler service. There is something very special about traveling to the country that your ancestors came from. Part of my family tree includes ancestors who came from Ireland. I remember when I was a little girl, and my grandmother sent me a postcard while she was on vacation in Ireland. I still have it today. About … Continue reading →

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17. This year, that day happens to fall on a Saturday. Those who have Irish heritage are sure to enjoy the Irish fests, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and parades that will be taking place this week. This is a great way to honor your heritage, or the heritage of some of your ancestors. Here is where to find a St. Patrick’s Day parade to attend this year. Chicago, Illinois, will dye the Chicago River an emerald green color on March 17, 2012. This will begin at 10:00 in the morning, and the parade will … Continue reading →

Ancestry.com has teamed up with NBC in order to bring you a sweepstakes with an incredibly impressive sounding name. You can enter the Ultimate Family History Journey Sweepstakes every day until May 18, 2012. Someone will win a “trip of a lifetime” to visit their ancestor’s home countries. The popular genealogy show “Who Do You Think You Are?” is about to start its third season. It is on the NBC network. The series focuses on one celebrity for each show, and takes him or her on a journey through their family tree. Viewers get to watch as a celebrity learns … Continue reading →

Genealogists can benefit greatly from planning out a trip to a location that is relevant to their genealogy research. It is also great to travel to historic places, and learn more about them. This year, why not travel to Plymouth, Massachusetts? This can be done in reality, or virtually. In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at a place that came to be known as Plymouth, Massachusetts. This is where the First Thanksgiving was held. Today, genealogists can travel to the historic Plymouth Harbor Waterfront to explore a showcase of authentic Americana, which will be attended by Pilgrims, Native Americans, and patriots. … Continue reading →

Certain cemeteries are famous because of the people who are buried there. Once in a while, you hear stories about graveyards that are haunted by a ghost. Genealogists have tried to discover who the ghost called “Resurrection Mary” was, before she died. When genealogists visit a graveyard, they go in order to search for the dead. Genealogists can gain a lot of information by reading the headstone of their ancestors. Some genealogists will bring a person along with them when they visit a cemetery. In general, though, most genealogists aren’t expecting to run into anyone while they are walking through … Continue reading →