April 22, 2021

Jenna Tait

Tips and Tricks

Home Historian: Making History Relevant

April 22, 2021

Jenna Tait

Tips and Tricks

When educators work to understand their students’ backgrounds and experiences and develop curriculum that feels responsive and relevant, engagement and achievement will rise. Check out this list of strategies for making history more relevant - family history included!

March 12, 2021

Jenna Tait

Memory Keeper

Memory Keeper: Five Tips for Having a Memorable St. Patrick's Day

March 12, 2021

Jenna Tait

Memory Keeper

Whether your family has Irish ancestry, like ours, or whether you just like learning about other cultures, St. Patrick’s Day can be one of the most delightful holidays to celebrate. Check out this list of tips for making the most out of St. Pat’s.

January 8, 2021

Jenna Tait

Understanding Ancestors

Understanding Ancestors: Chinese Edition

January 8, 2021

Jenna Tait

Understanding Ancestors

Chinese immigration to the United States has a fascinating history, from the Gold Rush, to exclusion, to the brain drain. Learn more about how and why Chinese migrants came to the U.S. in this edition of Understanding Ancestors.

November 20, 2020

Jenna Tait

Genealogy 101

Genealogy 101: Death Records

November 20, 2020

Jenna Tait

Genealogy 101

In this fourth installment of the Genealogy 101 series, we look at death certificates. Learn how to obtain these records and what to look for—but watch out for misinformation!

November 18, 2020

Jenna Tait

Digging Deeper

Guest Post with Jennie Hegge

November 18, 2020

Jenna Tait

Digging Deeper

This week, we’re excited to share a guest post with Jennie Hegge, a family history enthusiast and student. Jennie explains how a meeting with Norwegian relatives led her fall to in love with genealogy.

November 6, 2020

Jenna Tait

Memory Keeper

Memory Keeper: Favorite Fall Activities

November 6, 2020

Jenna Tait

Memory Keeper

Fall is one of the most magical times of the year and one of the best opportunities for creating lifelong memories and traditions with your children. In this article, we explore some of our favorite ways for taking advantage of all that autumn has to offer.

October 30, 2020

Jenna Tait

Digging Deeper

Interview with an Archivist

October 30, 2020

Jenna Tait

Digging Deeper

I’m excited to bring you my interview with Heather Jordan, a professional archivist at the Pikes Peak Library District. Heather shares her experience with document conservation and offers tips for safely storing priceless family records. Check it out!

October 22, 2020

Jenna Tait

Understanding Ancestors

Understanding Ancestors: Norwegian Edition

October 22, 2020

Jenna Tait

Understanding Ancestors

In this installment of Understanding Ancestors, we take a look at another Scandinavian group, the Norwegians. We’ll briefly examine when and why Norwegians came to the United States, and how Norwegian Americans have integrated their history into their lives.