People love learning about their Ancestry which may be why genealogy is the fastest growing hobby in the United States. But, while online databases hep us discover our roots, these sources pale in comparison to the richness of information we can gather from our grandparent’s stories.
Family History through Stories
A grandparents memories are a great source of family history. Through their stories we don’t just learn facts like the year their grandparents emigrated to the U.S.. They may also recall hearing about the conditions on the ship, how long the journey took or what challenges they faced when they arrived. We may discover details like how our great-grandmother was almost sent back because she was pregnant with our grandfather!
History Comes Alive
Through a grandparents stories, we don’t just learn the sterile facts of our ancestry. We learn how events affected our families specifically. Our grandfathers can tell us how the war impacted our family, about what it was like when news broke that the war was finally over. Or maybe even his experience as a soldier. Their stories bring history to life.
While Ancestry databases are a great source, a grandparent’s stories may be even better.
Preserving a Grandparents Stories
Families pass on stories from one generation to the next. But with each generation, the stories becomes more diluted and key information is lost. For this reason, there is a growing trend to preserve a family’s history by recording a grandparent’s stories.
Here at Family Tree Video, we help families preserve their stories in captivating Legacy Videos. A Legacy Video weaves a filmed interview with a parent or grandparent together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia. The result is a beautiful moving portrait capturing your loved one as they recount their life story, family history and memories, a gift your family will cherish for generations to come.
To learn about capturing your parent or grandparent’s stories in a Legacy Video, visit us at FamilyTreeVideo.com.
A Legacy Video by Family Tree Video is a modern-day heirloom your family will cherish for generations to come.
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