On November 10, 1898, white supremacists led the only successful U.S. coup, overthrowing Wilmington’s Black-led government in the ‘Wilmington Massacre.’ Its full toll and legacy remain unknown.

At 88, historian David Levering Lewis, a biographer of W.E.B. DuBois, has filled in gaps in his knowledge of his own family ...

Discover the unique challenges and triumphs of tracing your Black American family history. Learn how to start your genealogical journey and explore resources at Ancestry.

Geneaologist Liv Marit Haakenstad is on the search for Norwegians immigrant and their descendants in Utah, with plans for a new book.

Genealogist Neicy DeShields-Moulton, who traces her roots in the United States back 200 years, spoke about members of her ...

Want to gain insight on how to solve a family mystery? Join Carol Litchfield, genealogist with the Haywood County Historical ...

Detectives never gave up on solving Joyce Casper's murder. Even after decades without leads, advances in DNA technology helped police solve the cold case.

Feb. 22, program will begin with a presentation from African American genealogy expert Elyse Hill, followed by a hands-on ...

Join Cherokee Nation for a lesson in Cherokee genealogy research on Feb. 15 at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & ...

The January 4th meeting of the Josiah Howell Chapter included the swearing in by John Hass the new officers for the 2025 year. They include: Garry Pirch President, Paul London […] ...

Historians from Eau Claire to Milwaukee are racing to preserve the 100-year legacy of Latino settlement in Wisconsin.

With the help of AI technology, family photos can be brought to life. Apps like MyHeritage's LiveMemory can take your old ...