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Follow a diverse cast of participants on an emotional journey that uses history and science to uncover their fascinating family stories. Genealogy Roadshow continues in Season 3, exploring history with the diverse cast of participants from cities around the country, including Boston, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, and more. #GenealogyPBS

Don’t forget these valuable records in your search.
Get hints on deciphering your ancestors’ information.
Examine a family genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years.
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Examine a family genealogical web that has captivated the Roadshow team for years.
Research family stories involving the Holocaust, WWI, Amish ties, whaling and pasta.
Genealogists at Faneuil Hall to solve mysteries related to witch trials and orphan trains.
The genealogists revisit their favorite stories from previous seasons.
Probe a re-enactor’s roots; learn if a black man’s ancestors worked for the Confederacy.
Trace stories about Native, Cuban, Filipino and African-American forebears.
Trace a woman’s tie to a WWII code talker, a man’s link to a comic book heroine and more.
Enjoy the most intriguing stories selected from both seasons of the series.
Genealogists uncover fascinating family stories at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Uncover fascinating family stories from the River City of St. Louis.
Explore a participant’s link to the famous New Orleans Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.
Hear fascinating stories about citizens of the City of Brotherly Love.
Uncover fascinating family stories from Missouri’s famous gateway city.
Hear fascinating family stories related at the Cabildo, home of the Louisiana State Museum
Uncover secrets involving some of Texas’ favorite subjects: football and politics.
Hear stories tying citizens to the 1906 earthquake, notorious gangsters and war heroes.
Learn about “Motor City” residents’ connections to world events and historical figures.
Uncover fascinating stories and mysteries about local citizens and their enigmatic kin.
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What were the reasons for immigrants being detained?
How can voter rolls and church records reveal ancestors?
LA’s iconic Schwab’s Pharmacy became the hot spot for Hollywood elite.
Research family stories involving the Holocaust, WWI, Amish ties, whaling and pasta.
Inspire your students to learn about history and genealogy.
Learn why military draft records had clipped corners.
Keep your family treasures safe for future generations.
Hispanic surname traditions and little-known records can unlock genealogical doors.
Records and journals shed light on the whaling profession.
African American troops were vital to the American military during World War I.
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