Upcoming Genealogy Events – February 5-11, 2012

Perhaps you didn’t make it to RootsTech 2012. You could still attend a genealogy class, workshop, or event that is taking place closer to where you live! Doing so is a great way to learn more about genealogy, and to meet people who love genealogy as much as you do. Here are some upcoming genealogy events that will be happening this week. On February 6, 2012, the Jefferson County Genealogical Society, which is located in Port Townsend, Washington, will present the second part of a five-week genealogy course. The course is called “Introduction to Family Research History”. The class provides … Continue reading

Even More Kid-Friendly Vacation Destinations with Meaning

All this week I have been focusing on the upcoming spring break vacation season (after all, Easter is just two months away). Typically, it’s a time when parents take advantage of their children’s break from classes and head off on a family adventure. But instead of making a beeline to mingle with oversized mice in California or Florida, perhaps this year you could consider taking a trip that offers more educational value. As I mentioned in my previous blogs, vacations are great opportunities to learn about new cultures and take part in hands-on history lessons, especially if you choose the … Continue reading