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Finding Out Who You Are

Posted on November 1, 2014 by in Discover Your Past

Alabama Department of Archives and History The holiday season brings multiple generations of families and friends together to celebrate and mark the passing of another year. Use this special time to share stories from the past and to learn more about the unique experiences of your family and friends. As time passes and memories fade, […]

Find Your Story: Genealogy Workshop

Posted on March 1, 2014 by in Discover Your Past

Join expert genealogist Nancy Dupree as she leads a four-week course specifically tailored to those just beginning to trace their family’s history. This course will offer step-by-step instruction and opportunities for hands-on research in the Alabama Department of Archives and History’s Research Room, with full access to a vast number of resources and state-of-the-art research […]

Look for skeletons in your closet

Posted on March 31, 2011 by in Discover Your Past

Searching Prison Records

African American Genealogy

Posted on January 30, 2011 by in Discover Your Past, DiscoverYou

Researching your African-American roots presents challenges.

Immigration & Naturalization Records

Posted on November 30, 2010 by in Discover Your Past

When did your ancestors arrive?