Can you name your great-grandparents? What about your great-great-grandparents? That question — posed by Fort Motte historian Jackie Whitmore during a guest visit to my Dutch Fork High School classroom—sparked more than just curiosity. It launched a four-year journey of community preservation, student engagement, and uncovering the hidden stories ofContinue Reading

By Kelly Eckstrom I’ve heard it said that “families are forever.” Whenever people reflect on their family’s history, it’s common for them to focus on thinking back as far as their grandparents. People often remember their grandparents and the influence they’ve had on their lives. Also, people typically know whereContinue Reading