Collect your family history, memories, and stories with our Family History 1-2-3 video series on the History at Home page and the Museum’s Youtube Channel. This series includes manageable steps and interactive activities that explore beyond pedigree to include traditions, food culture, and art.
Unit 1 covers the basics of family history research, deciding the scope of your project, and research guidance, sample interview questions, resources, and tips. Use the Family Member Interview Sheet as a starting point for talking with family members and relatives.
Unit 2 covers the interactive side of doing a family history with creative prompts to explore the relationship between people, places, and spaces through foods, stories, images, art, and more! Use a Recipe History template to record your family's food history.
Unit 3 covers preserving your family history, tips for storing and sharing your history, and managing technology and digital content to ensure your family history withstands the test of time.
