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July 3, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
FPAN July
For updates on archaeology events, visit our Events Calendar page.
 
7
July
Precontact Pottery for Kids
Fort Walton Beach Library
185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
10:30 am CDT
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10
July
Bagdad Mill Site Park Paddle Tour
Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program 
7024 Magnolia Street, Bagdad, FL 32530
9:00 am - 11:00 am CDT
Register Online
11
July
Navigating Naval Live Oaks Kayak Tour 
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
9:00 am - 11:00 am CDT
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13
July
Tombstone Tales: Cemeteries, Symbols, and Stories
Pensacola Library
239 N. Spring St., Pensacola FL 32502
12:00 pm CDT
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14
July
Archaeology Storytime
Freeport Public Library
76 FL-20, Freeport, FL 32439
10:00 am CDT
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24
July
Shelter Through the Storms: Ancient Community and Place on the North Coast of Borikén
Virtual Cafecito with Eric Rodriguez Delgado
12:00 pm CDT
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30
July
Archaeology Storytime
Coastal Branch Library
437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
10:00 am CDT
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June 26, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
Secrets of "Finding Your Roots"
This was an interesting article about the work behind the scenes at Finding Your Roots. Click here to read: "What Happens when 'Finding Your Roots' Uncovers a Famous Family Secret Too Big to Air?"
June 16, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
Reddit for Genealogy
If you aren't familiar with Reddit, it's a social media site that works a lot like the "electronic bulletin boards" of old. You pick a topic you like, called a subreddit, and subscribe ("join") to keep up with what's posted. 
 
An "r/" in front of the name means it's a subreddit, like one of my favories:  "r/genealogy." Click here for an example of the kinds of helpful threads (conversations) you might find.
 
Most posts are really interesting, though some you may scroll right past. You can post your own questions or topics (though some subreddits require you to have reached a certain level of participation before you can start your own threads) as well as replies to the main topic or to any of the people replying. You can access Reddit on your computer or use an app on your mobile device.
 
Other subreddits you might enjoy: r/DNAGenealogy; r/FloridaHistory; and just for fun, r/GenealogyMemes.
June 9, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
CeCe Moore Answers Internet's Questions
CeCe Moore, Investigative Genealogist, answers questions for Wired magazine. Some we've probably heard, others are new. (And who would have ever thought this would be a real job, anyway?)
 
June 7, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
IDing the Fallen
Catching up some overlooked goodies from the WFGS Facebook page: DNA is playing a key role in bringing Gold Star Families closure, even decades after their loved ones were lost. Click here to read the article.
June 4, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
FPAN June 2026
 
For updates on archaeology events, visit our Events Calendar page.
 
20
June
Navigating Naval Live Oaks Kayak Tour
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
9:00 am - 10:30 am CDT
Register Online
22
June
Material Monday: Faunal
Virtual and in person 
207 E. Main St., Pensacola FL 32502
12:00 pm CDT
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30
June
"Pirates! The Last Scourge of the Gulf"
Guest Speaker Michael Thomin 
Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library
1100 Library Dr., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
10:00 am EDT
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30
June
“Widow on the Bay: The Strange History and Archaeology of Captain David Blood and St. Andrews, FL"
Archaeology on Tap with Jason Wenzel
FINNS Island Style Grub
2808 W 12th St., Panama City, FL 32401
6:00 pm CDT
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May 21, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
Top 5 Tips for a Cemetery Visit
Thanks to the Kentucky Genealogical Society Facebook page: 

Visiting Cemeteries: Top 5 Tips for Family Historians
 
1. Be Respectful: Remember that every cemetery is sacred ground and someone’s final resting place. Bring a friend or let others know where you are going and when you'll return.
2. Do Your Homework: Research the cemetery, burial locations, and family connections before you go.
3. Document Everything: Take clear photos, record inscriptions, map locations, and note nearby graves.
4. Come Prepared: Bring water, bug spray, good walking shoes, a soft brush, and a charged phone or camera.
5. Give Back to the Community: Help another family historian by fulfilling photo requests on Find A Grave or BillionGraves.
May 19, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
Missouri State Archives
From the Facebook page: The Show Me State is ready to who you the path to genealogical discovery. The Missouri State Archives is the repository for state records of historical value. Highlights among manuscripts and original documents in the Archives include French & Spanish land grants, testimony concerning the New Madrid earthquake of 1811-1812, maps of Missouri's first surveyed roads, Missouri's Ordinance Abolishing Slavery, and material pertaining to Harry S Truman. Click here to explore.
May 10, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
Montana Online Research
From the Facebook page: Their slogan is Big Sky-Big History. The Montana archives contain more than 100,000 digitized books, diaries, letters, and newspapers. Click here to explore.
May 7, 2026 By: Erin Renfroe
1926 Irish Census is available!
From the Facebook page: It's a big day for genealogists researching ancestors and relatives living in Ireland before 1926. The National Archives of Ireland are making the 1926 Census available online. Geneanet has a great article breaking down what information is included.