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Unlocking the Secrets of Your Family Tree Does the thought of delving into your family history excite you? Uncovering the narratives and stories that have been tucked away and forgotten for generations can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. It serves as an opportunity to discover your family’s rich legacy and hidden past that dates back many centuries. Here are …

Researching Notable Oswegonians Buried in Riverside Cemetery The next installment of ‘History on Tap’ will feature an illustrated presentation on research of notable Oswegonians buried in Riverside Cemetery. The program will be presented by Marilyn Huntington and Caroline Lamie of Fort Ontario State Historic Site, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5 in the Riverview Room at G.S. Steamers Restaurant …

Discovering Your Roots: Embracing Your Ancestry Uncovering Your Past: Discovering and celebrating your ancestral roots can give you a sense of belonging and identity. It’s important to know your family history and where you come from, connecting yourself to a long line of resilient and resourceful humans. Uncover your family roots by speaking with older family members, researching online and …

Welcome to a voyage through the Political history of mankind! From Roman Emperor Julius Caesar to the controversial United States President Donald Trump, politics have been an intriguing aspect of society since time immemorial. This journey encompasses the significant political accomplishments and controversies that reshaped societies around the world. Humbling beginnings Every beginning has humble roots, and politics are no …

The Amazing World of Archival Research Are you familiar with the phrase ‘time traveling’? Of course, you are. We’ve all dreamt about it at some point in our lives, whether it’s to go back in time and experience the wild gigs of Classical music or fast-forward to the future and experience the technologies yet to be imagined. Yet, time-traveling through …

The Fascinating History of Museums From Cabinets of Curiosity to Contemporary Institutions Museums have always been fascinating spaces, providing an opportunity for people to explore and learn about the world around them. However, museums as we know them today are quite different from what they used to be in the past. Early Concepts of Museums: The Cabinets of Curiosity The …

Uncovering Family History: A Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy Finding Your Roots: What is Genealogy? Are you interested in learning about your family’s past? Do you find yourself wondering where you come from and who your ancestors were? Genealogy is the study of family history through the collection of information about your ancestors. In recent years, more and more people have …

Black History Month: A Month Not Enough? Black History Month has always been a time of celebration and reflection. It’s a time for recognizing and honoring the contributions of African Americans throughout history. But, is it enough to have just 28 days to celebrate Black history? The Importance of Black History Month Black History Month was first recognized in the …

10 Amazing Discoveries by Cultural Anthropologists The study of humanity bears strange fruit When cultural anthropologists delve into different communities and societies around the world, they come across strange and exceptional discoveries that baffle the mind. Here we unveil 10 fascinations that will mesmerize you. The walking dead Anthropologists found tribes in some African countries that adhered to some strange …