This coming Saturday marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Nationwide celebrations are planned, including Tall Ships flotillas along the east coast in July, a Philadelphia time capsule including entries from all 50 states, and of course the familiar parades, picnics, and fireworks. As we enjoy the festivities with family and friends, it’s worthwhile to reflect on our ancestors who were instrumental in paving the way for freedom and the formation of the United States of America.

Resources for Revolutionary War Research in The Family History Guide

In Goal E2 of the United States page you’ll see that Choice A has links to great articles, videos, and websites for researching your Revolutionary War ancestors. Here are some of the highlights you’ll find:

• Introductory video by James Tanner (6:27)
• Guided Learning video with interactive exercises for research
• An extensive FamilySearch Wiki article on the Revolutionary War
• Two brief Ancestry Academy videos: Finding a Patriot and Bounty Land warrants
• Daughters of the American Revolution website
• Additional resources on the AccessGenealogy site
• Free online book material from the Allen County Public Library
• Two Record Search Practice Exercises
• QUIKLinks to record collections from FamilySearch and Ancestry

Happy Fourth of July, and happy ancestor hunting!