You may not always think of genealogy as a gift, but it is one that you can give yourself without feeling selfish. Take a trip into the past this holiday season! As they say, “The Past Is a Present.” So, why not give yourself this gift by learning more about YOUR past? Maybe a ghost…
When you smell something baking this time of the year, does it immediately bring to mind a particular relative or time? Maybe a certain song on the radio takes you back to your childhood? That is not surprising, as the holidays are often filled with very special memories. During December, many families gather together to…
Does your family come together for the holidays? Do you have special holiday traditions? If so, these can hold genealogical clues that are worth exploring! Sometimes, they have small pieces of information that can lead you in new directions or break through a stubborn brick wall, and the holidays are a perfect time to explore…
©Bob Leavitt, 2013 Join your community for a special evening of holiday joy! Kick off the holiday season at Libertyville's Tree Lighting in Cook Park on Friday, November 24. That evening, Cook Park Library will stay open until 8 pm along with other Libertyville businesses to celebrate the event. You can warm up at the…
This Thanksgiving, after everyone has caught up on the latest family doings, why not turn the conversation around to family history? If you will be dining with older family members, now is the time to ask them about their lives. Have a few open-ended questions ready to start the conversation and be ready to listen.…
