Chimney Rock is one of those places that’s impossible to forget once you’ve seen it. Rising more than 200 feet into the air, that massive granite column looks like it’s reaching up to hold…
Every city has a spot that feels like its true center, the place where people gather and memories are made. For Cincinnati, that place has always been Fountain Square. It’s where families…
Cincinnati has always been a city that valued its public spaces, and one of its most fascinating historic gathering places was Chester Park. While the postcard image gives us only a glimpse…
This vintage postcard captures a sweeping view of Bridgeport, Ohio, and Wheeling Island in Wheeling, West Virginia. The Ohio River bends through the middle of the scene, crossed by several…
This postcard shows Nela Park in Cleveland, Ohio, home to the General Electric Company’s experimental headquarters. More than just an industrial site, Nela Park became one of the most famous…
Family stories have a way of becoming family legends, and one of the most common you’ll hear in genealogical circles is this: “Our ancestor came through Ellis Island, and the clerks changed…
Have you ever heard a family story that sounds just a little too good to be true? Maybe it’s the tale of a “Cherokee princess” somewhere in your tree. Or maybe a great-aunt swore that your…
For genealogists, the census is like a treasure chest. Those big sheets of names, ages, occupations, and birthplaces are often the first stop when we start tracing a family tree. They feel…
The internet has changed genealogy forever. A few clicks can uncover census records, passenger lists, or even digitized newspapers that once took months of travel and library time to access.…
One of the most tempting shortcuts in genealogy is the idea of the “master family tree.” A single, giant, authoritative tree where everyone is already linked, all the names and dates are…
Many of us grow up hearing stories about our family’s background. Maybe your grandmother insisted her side of the family was “pure Irish.” Or perhaps your grandfather proudly declared that…
In recent years, DNA testing has become one of the hottest tools in genealogy. It promises quick answers to old questions, colorful charts that tell you your ethnic breakdown, and even lists…
If you’ve been researching family history for any length of time, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Well, the trail stops with the immigrant ancestor. Once you hit the ocean, you can’t go…
As October approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate engaging in seasonal activities, from pumpkin carving to family baking. But have you ever considered that this could be the perfect time…
Every postcard has a story to tell, and this one from my collection takes us into the world of Utah mining. The front of the card is filled with colorful illustrations of mines, towns, and…
