Fred Dresser The Grand Union Flag The first flag to represent the united colonies was called the Grand Union Flag and flew from late 1775. It carried the 13 red and white stripes we still know, but in place of stars its canton held the British Union flag. It captured the colonies’ position at the…
Tag: History
December 2025, Generals
LifeLong Learning – December 2025
New Season of Programming Underway Patricia Ingalls LifeLong Learning held its annual Fall Kickoff Volunteer Meeting Nov. 5, attended by more than 50, to celebrate volunteerism and another new season of activities for the PebbleCreek community. “All LifeLong Learning’s volunteer teams have been working very hard to plan another exciting season of fun and learning,”…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Using Census Records for Genealogy Research
Denise Beeson How fortunate we are to have the U.S. Federal Census to use as a research tool to find and learn about our ancestors! From 1790 to 1950 we have a record of their lives. But first, consider that the name you use today may not be the “right” name in the census records. The…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Becoming Your Family’s Historian
Denise Beeson Ever wonder where you truly come from? You can navigate the story of your ancestors’ lives efficiently and with confidence using basic research skills that you already learned in high school! First step? Establish the foundation of your ancestors’ lives by filling out a family pedigree chart. Include their birth, marriage, and death dates…