When I Grow Up

Nov 26- pitch a movie about an ancestor My great great grandparents moved from Scranton, PA to Oklahoma and back to Scranton during the 1890s. They were enticed to travel…

Nov 25 – shop in historical “stores” e.g. Sears catalog; purchase 3 items as gifts and explain why The family wasn’t wealthy, but usually had enough to get by. Practical…

Nov 24 – ancestors’ Thanksgiving 1850 The Smith family had a modest farm in Northeast Pennsylvania. In 1850, they had 7 children, the youngest a baby. Thanksgiving would have meant…

Nov 23 – write a pitch for your ancestor’s biography Betty Phillips divided her time between New York and Miami. She spent much of her life surrounded by celebrities. Though…

Nov 22 – create a timeline for an ancestor Daniel G Hopkins  1804 born in NJ Before 1850 Married Mary 1850 in Livingston NJ with Mary and 9 children 1860…

Nov 21 – write a letter to an ancestor in the military from a loved one Dear Richard, I hope you are well. The news here is distressing, on the…

Nov 20 – what are three items your ancestor would not leave home without? Grandma was not terribly fussy, but there were some things she insisted on bringing with her.…

Nov 19 – write a journal entry about a major event during your ancestor’s life Oct 23, 1902 President Roosevelt has proven his worth as a leader. The 163-day coal…

Nov 18 – write about your ancestor’s best friend My story is an unusual one. My grandmother’s best friend was also my grandmother. I never met my biological grandmother, but…

Nov 17 – tell a story from the point of view of a family heirloom This floor lamp has many stories to tell. It first became part of the family…