Genealogy and History links

About 10 years ago I became interested in genealogy and began to compile my family data. With the advent of computers, my life became much simpler, but much more enriched at the same time. Since that first foray into genealogy, I have also returned to school and earned my Bachelor of Arts in History, and am currently getting a Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies. The links below are a reflection of my interest not only in genealogy, but telling the whole story by referring to other notable moments in history, and my insatiable need to gain control over our family's photographs. Unofficially I have been claimed the family historian (at least by some of the family), and consequently I have been charged with the care, preservation, and identification of the many photographs and negatives passed down from my Grandmother. I hope you find these links to be as interesting and useful as I have.

History

Historical Map Web Sites: UT-Austin
American Memory from the Library of Congress Fabulous! Worth spending a lot of time surfing.
The History Net
The National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council The bicentennial is coming up soon. Watch for events nationwide.
National Register of Historic Places
Prairie Settlement--American Memory site I had the incredible opportunity to work on this project. Check out the genealogy!
The American History Company
The Civil War Homepage

Genealogy

The Genealogy Home Page
Rootsweb
Genealogy.com This site has fantastic forums for virtually every surname out there! Go to Message Boards under Community.
Family Search
Calculate birth date from death date Graves often tell us the death date and age in days and years. Now you can get a birthday.
3000 Year Perpetual Calendar Do you wonder what day of the week your date transfers to? Now you can find out!

Preserve your Family's Treasures

So often we have been handed down wonderful family heirlooms, but these things don't last forever unless properly cared for. These links will take you to sites that offer preservation materials for sale, and suggestions of how to care for your keepsakes.

Light Impressions
Gaylord
University Products
Caring for your Photographs
Library of Congress--Photographic Care