I had the opportunity to attend the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) as apart of my continuing education as a professional genealogist. Each year GRIP offers an array of genealogy courses including courses focusing on DNA, genetic genealogy, and forensic genealogy. This year, I completed the Practical Genetic Genealogy course under the auspices of… Read more

It felt like a full circle moment traveling back to Richmond, Virginia on Saturday to present a workshop at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Thank you to the Greater Richmond Chapter of AAHGS for inviting me to present a genealogy workshop that focused on how you can create your own family history book.… Read more

Happy Juneteenth! Today marks the third year in which Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday. However, this holiday has been observed for over 150 years. This weekend in Washington D.C. tourists and visitors had the opportunity to view the Emancipation Proclamation on display in the National Archives Museum. This historical document is one… Read more

The National Genealogical Society hosted their annual Family History Conference in Richmond, Virginia. Family historians and genealogists traveled from all over the world to attend the four-day event which included a series of lectures, workshops, and research opportunities. The theme for the conference this year was “Virginia: The Deep Roots of a Nation.” Genealogists and… Read more

The Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference was held this March in Ocean City, Maryland. I was honored to present at this year’s conference along with professors, colleagues, and other professional archaeologists. The paper that I presented was entitled “A Decade in Review: Research Opportunities for Descendants of Public Archaeology Sites.” This research paper highlighted the array of… Read more

March continues its roar into spring in our nation’s capital with more people throughout the country recognizing the continuing challenges that people in our communities face on a daily basis. These challenges are often met with resistance from many individuals and groups in our country who are resistant to change and reluctant to see all… Read more