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What are your plans for the weekend? I’m going to try eating out at a restaurant under the new mask rules. The city made them a little tighter and you have to wear a mask at all times except when directly eating or drinking. But, I haven’t seen this friend in months so it’ll still be good.

Here’s some links to start off your weekend!

Tips for adoptees on setting up mirror trees on Ancestry to find ancestors.

Black American’s genes reflect the hardships of slavery.

A tenacious Mountie returns a family heirloom.

Expert solutions for Irish genealogy. [video]

11 facts about Swedish family history.

This new book looks interesting for people with UK roots. I need this for my US ancestors!

AncestryDNA’s upcoming changes and what you can do to save your 6-8cM matches.

A writer discovers her ancestors enslaved people and connects with a descendant.

The California Historical Society is selling their building and spreading their work around the state. I hope their library stays in San Francisco.

Photographs of Victorian ladies in their finery.

How to search for military records on Ancestry. [video]

A 350-year-old memoir by a Jewish woman recounts how Jewish communities responded to historical events, including a pandemic.

What are your family rituals?

What my mother didn’t talk about.

Heritage Travel 101.