How to learn about your family history
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How to learn about your family history
Join us in the Library to learn about Genealogy and tracing your family history 🌳
Samantha Snyder, our reference librarian, discusses Washington’s own interest in Genealogy and how we can gather information today.
This video is intended for children as part of our #ForKids series. Learn more at www.mountvernon.org/ForKids
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