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Exploring BlueSky: A New Tool for Kentucky Family Historians

Exploring BlueSky: A New Tool for Kentucky Family Historians

In the ever-evolving world of social media, staying connected and sharing knowledge has become a vital part of the genealogical community. For Kentucky family historians, BlueSky offers a fresh and promising platform to enhance collaboration, share resources, and uncover family stories. Let’s take a closer look at what BlueSky is, its unique features, and how it differs from other social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
2025 Program Brochure

2025 Program Brochure

The Kentucky Genealogical Society is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Program Brochure, detailing a comprehensive lineup of events and initiatives designed to support and inspire family historians throughout the year. Members can look forward to monthly virtual presentations featuring expert genealogists covering a wide range of topics, from navigating War of 1812 records to transforming family lineages into compelling narratives. These sessions aim to equip researchers with the knowledge and tools necessary to delve deeper into their Kentucky ancestry.
The Conductor of Family History: Lessons from the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert

The Conductor of Family History: Lessons from the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert

Just as the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day Concert delights millions with its grand musical traditions, so does my family history journey when I see all the pieces fall into place. Watching my research evolve from fragments of information into a comprehensive legacy is akin to that soaring final movement of a symphony—elevating, awe-inspiring, and deeply rewarding.
Gathering Family Tales: How to Collect Stories Like the Brothers Grimm

Gathering Family Tales: How to Collect Stories Like the Brothers Grimm

The Brothers Grimm—Jacob and Wilhelm—are celebrated for preserving German folklore and bringing stories like Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel into the cultural consciousness. Born in 18th-century Germany, the brothers faced early hardships but developed a passion for linguistics and folklore, traveling the countryside to gather oral tales that might otherwise have been lost. Their work, culminating in Grimm’s Fairy Tales (1812), aimed to capture the essence of German cultural heritage.
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