Judge John Hancock kept his half-brothers in bondage until Juneteenth in 1865. He educated his own half-Black son who became ...

While many of us may think of family history research as a fairly recent hobby, it actually dates back to 18th century and the American Revolution when folks wanted to honor the signers of the ...

Somewhere in Oakland Cemetery is the grave of Nathan Weeks, a New York native who was tasked to defend Minnesotans during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. But even those who know it’s there ...

The peace treaty was signed. Prisoners of war were coming home. The last thing America needed was an international incident.

Even as the federal government attempts to downplay the significance of Black History Month, New York City will continue to ...

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Reading, is presenting a gala on Sunday, Feb. 23, to raise funds for community programs and honor local leaders and organizations. The event will be held in the ...

February is Black History Month, and a great time to explore the history of African Americans in Vernon County. Today we’ll ...

Once devastated by earthquakes, New Zealand’s second-largest city is bursting with new restaurants, gleaming architecture and ...

Twelve destinations to add to your travel wish list this year.

A recent class at a public library focused on researching historic Black newspapers helped residents explore their roots and ...

Waggin’ Tales: 4-5 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Children can practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Come to the Children’s desk during or up to 30 minutes before ...

At the seminar, attendees will learn to dodge eight obstacles that can get in your way of researching. They will also present ...