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History of the Dawes Commission

History of the Dawes Commission

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African Americans During the Civil War

African Americans During the Civil War

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Surprising Family Connections in Boston

Surprising Family Connections in Boston

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History of Orphan Trains

History of Orphan Trains

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Slave Registers, Wills, and Famous Connections

Slave Registers, Wills, and Famous Connections

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Tips for Irish Genealogy

Tips for Irish Genealogy

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West Indies to Ellis Island

West Indies to Ellis Island

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How Can My Cousin Be Removed?

How Can My Cousin Be Removed?

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African American Soldiers During World War I

African American Soldiers During World War I

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History of Whaling in New England

History of Whaling in New England

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Hispanic Surnames and Little-Known Records

Hispanic Surnames and Little-Known Records

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So Cool For School! Classroom Tips!

So Cool For School! Classroom Tips!

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Genealogy Roadshow

History of the Trail of Tears

Traces the sad chapter of history in which Native Americans were removed from their lands and forced to travel the 1,000-mile stretch known as the Trail of Tears.
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Genealogy Roadshow Season 3
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Season 3 Episode 7
Los Angeles
Examine a family genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years.
Providence
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Season 3 Episode 6
Providence
Research family stories involving the Holocaust, WWI, Amish ties, whaling and pasta.
Boston
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Season 3 Episode 5
Boston
Genealogists at Faneuil Hall to solve mysteries related to witch trials and orphan trains.
Our Favorite Stories
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Season 3 Episode 4
Our Favorite Stories
The genealogists revisit their favorite stories from previous seasons.
Houston
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Season 3 Episode 3
Houston
Probe a re-enactor’s roots; learn if a black man’s ancestors worked for the Confederacy.
Miami
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Season 3 Episode 2
Miami
Trace stories about Native, Cuban, Filipino and African-American forebears.
Albuquerque
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Season 3 Episode 1
Albuquerque
Trace a woman’s tie to a WWII code talker, a man’s link to a comic book heroine and more.
Genealogy Roadshow Season 2
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Season 2 Episode 7
Best of Genealogy Roadshow
Enjoy the most intriguing stories selected from both seasons of the series.
Philadelphia - Franklin Institute
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Season 2 Episode 6
Philadelphia - Franklin Institute
Hear fascinating stories about citizens of the City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia - Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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Season 2 Episode 5
Philadelphia - Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Genealogists uncover fascinating family stories at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
New Orleans - Cabildo
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Season 2 Episode 4
New Orleans - Cabildo
Hear fascinating family stories related at the Cabildo, home of the Louisiana State Museum
New Orleans - Board of Trade
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Season 2 Episode 3
New Orleans - Board of Trade
Explore a participant’s link to the famous New Orleans Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.
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