Family History Month
October is Family History Month
In 2001, Congress passed a resolution, introduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, to observe Family History Month annually in October. Here are 7 things you can do to mark the month:
- Plan a family get-together during the upcoming holiday season
- Learn something new about the year you were born
- Have your children interview a favorite relative
- Reach out to a distant cousin
- Organize your family photos
- Set aside a full day to focus on genealogy research
- Visit a library or archive to make new genealogy discoveries
National Archives News
A message from the
Archivist of the United States Coleen Shogan:
"As we prepare for our nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, we are excited to share our Declaration250 logo! We are honored to serve as the home of the Declaration of Independence and the democratic ideals it represents. We will be announcing a full celebration schedule of events, discussions, and activities. We look forward to your participation in this special, historic, and celebratory journey of resilience and the pursuit of happiness!"
The September 2024 edition is now available.
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AzGAB
Promoting genealogy and history by addressing the education needs and interests of the Arizona genealogical community and the general public through cooperation between member societies and individuals.