Creating Junior Genealogists : Tips and

When family historians discover the value of their heritage, they naturally want to share it with their children and grandchildren. In Creating Junior Genealogists, the author offers a mother lode of ideas that will help family historians infuse the next generation with an appreciation of their heritage, including how to use family activities, visits to historical sites and museums, scrapbooks, heirlooms - and much more - to captivate and create lasting memories for children.

Introduction

ix

Treasures in the Attic

1

(15)

Old Photographs

2

(4)

Treasures in Hiding

6

(4)

Family Heirlooms

10

(4)

Heirloom Jewelry

14

(2)

Activities You Can Do at Home

16

(10)

Family Stories

17

(2)

Family Night

19

(2)

Games and Activities

21

(2)

Holidays and Civic Events

23

(3)

Fun with History

26

(12)

Life in the Past

27

(2)

School History and Genealogy Projects

29

(1)

Historical Books

30

(1)

Historical Movies and Videos

31

(2)

Living Histories and Historical Reenactments

33

(5)

Family History for Beginners

38

(13)

Churches and Cemeteries

39

(2)

Family History Centers and Libraries

41

(1)

Kids on the Internet

42

(2)

Stories from Relatives

44

(2)

Family Reunions

46

(1)

Scrapbooks and Photograph Albums

47

(4)

Writing That Connects Lives

51

(9)

E-mails to Grandma

52

(2)

Letter Writing

54

(2)

Fun with Pen Pals

56

(1)

Family Newsletters

57

(1)

Diaries

58

(2)

Fun on the Road

60

(15)

Children's Museums

62

(1)

Historic Museums and Homes

63

(3)

Renaissance Fairs and the SCA

66

(3)

Historic USA

69

(6)

The Importance of Traditions

75

(10)

Local and Family Traditions

75

(2)

Ethnic and Heritage Festivals

77

(1)

Holiday Traditions

78

(1)

Holiday Cooking

79

(3)

Religious Traditions

82

(3)

Adopted Children: A Dual Heritage

85

(6)

Appendixes

91

(16)

Appendix A: Websites by State

93

(6)

Appendix B: Websites Just for Kids

99

(1)

Appendix C: Resources for Parents

100

(2)

Appendix D: Children's Books

102

(1)

Appendix E: Websites for Families with Adopted Children

102

(5)

Index

107

(4)

About the Author

111

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Creating Junior Genealogists : Tips and Activities for Family History Fun

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