If the person you’re shopping for loves family history, they don’t need another mug or notebook. What they really want are tools, education, and answers. This list is packed with meaningful gifts for both hobbyists and professionals. Today’s blog is to get the juices flowing for that genealogist in all of us. 1. Evidence ExplainedContinue reading “22 Gifts A Genealogist Will Love”
Over the Halloween weekend, I spent several days at NERGC (New England Regional Genealogical Consortium/Conference). I’ve never been able to go before due to my job. Now that I’m retired and a full-time professional genealogist, it’s important for me to take advantage of any educational opportunities that come my way. But education isn’t just forContinue reading “The Role of Education in Becoming a Better Genealogist”
It’s important to teach the younger generation about family history. Those of us who are older won’t be around forever, and we need to know that others will carry on our work. In October 2025, I began mentoring an 8th-grader interested in genealogy. Talking with her has put me back in touch with the basics,Continue reading “Learn With Me: How To Empower Your Genealogy Knowledge”
