By Kate Shilling — 16th September 2022
Your decision to embark upon a Family History Holiday will open the door to unexplored branches of your family tree. As part of our service, we will connect you to the right family history research tools before you go, to maximise your own investigations and create a rich, memorable adventure.
How do we do this?
We put in the hard yards to locate societies and reputable genealogists in the town or region where your ancestors once lived. By tapping into local family history societies, for example, we can often track down relevant published and unpublished works relating to your relatives, as well as records and photographs that can shed light on the stories of your family’s distant past and may offer a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Oh, and we’ll take care of your flights, car hire and accommodation too! The best way to get the most out of your experience is to let us tailor your Family History Holiday to suit your budget, length of travel and trip objectives. Whether you plan to spend a month in Greece, tracking down your migrant parents’ long-lost relatives, or you’d simply like a weekend away in the Alpine Valley of northern Victoria where your great-grandparents once held land, we can curate an itinerary that’s relaxing, adventurous and deeply meaningful.
If you’re passionate about climbing the branches of your family tree, it’s a good idea to consider joining one of Australia’s many Historic Societies that are dedicated to recording and preserving our precious history. By becoming a member, you’ll help support this vital cultural service and hopefully uncover a few family truths of your own.
Click here to find a historical society near you. Fees are generally inexpensive and there’s a whole range of benefits for anyone passionate about uncovering their family history. You’ll become part of a like-minded group that can help you approach your research differently and offer advice when you hit a stumbling block. Be sure to take advantage of their libraries, which often prove to be a treasure trove of one-off publications, old newspapers and imagery, and make the most of valuable advice on how to collate and preserve your precious documents.
Top tip – consider joining historical societies not only near your place of residence, but also in the town or country where your ancestors once lived.
