How Well Do You Know Your Family’s History?
With the loss of each generation, a little bit of family history slips away…never to be told again. It’s up to you (person reading this) to help preserve as much family history as possible so future generations will know where they came from, who they are. And the time is right now. Ever wonder - how much do I know? Should I know more? How should I be documenting this? Taking this short quiz will give you an idea of how much you know, get you to start thinking about the questions you should be asking and offer a meaningful way to preserve what you have. It’s all important, no matter how much or how little.
Fun Ideas for Family Reunions that Help Build Your Family History
Why Grandparents Need to Record Their Story
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 65 and over make up 16.5% of the population. That’s over 54 million people. That’s over 3 billion years of history. Of brave beginnings and happy endings. Billions of years of reunions, lessons and loves.
It’s time to record all of it! Your story, your history, wisdom, all of it…with your personality, your humor and your facial expressions. Don’t hold onto history – pass it on!
Here are 9 reasons why grandparents should record their life story…