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Learn how to use the National Park Service as a genealogical tool
September 30, 2024 · Source: National Park Service
Join Park Ranger Amber Kirkendall on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Homestead National Historical Park’s Heritage Center to learn how to locate and leverage National Park Service sites and digital public lands records to research and connect to your family history. The National Park Service protects and provides access to our Nation's natural and cultural heritage. There are over 430 National Parks. These public lands tell various parts of the American story and can provide unique physical and digital resources that can help researchers learn more about the experiences of their ancestors. Kirkendall will discuss how to locate National Parks that connect to your family story via major topics, era, and location.
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