Family history research in Brindisi, Apulia Region
Family history investigation in Brindisi, Apulia Region.
RootsIn – Roots Tourism International Exchange, Nov 20-21, 2022, Matera
The Museo del Cognome and its crew joined a 2-days of the first international exhibition dedicated to roots tourism.
Tour with Mark Holzbach in Sanza (Salerno)
The last October 25 was a memorable day for Mark Holzabach and the Museo del Cognome. Sanza, a tiny village in the Salerno province, welcomed us with open arms.
Ancestors Tour with Paul Maina and his family in Padula
In September, another emotional Ancestors Tour with the Maina family directly from the US. They decided to discover their roots in the alleys of Padula.
Ancestors Tour with the Furiatis in Vibonati
In September, another thrilling Tour in Vibonati with the Furiati family
The Museo del Cognome Team guided our dear friend Elizabeth Tinti and her nephew, Gabriel, in discovering Vibonati.
Acquavella Ancestors Tour in Padula
Mary Linekin and her family came from New York (USA) to fulfill a lifetime dream: visit her ancestor’s hometown, Padula. He was an Acquavella, but we figured out many local last names connected to her family line.
Ancestors Tour with Maria Giotis in Sassano
Last weekend we had the pleasure to host and guide Maria Giotis, who is from New Jersey, USA, got to Sassano for the first time to learn more about her family history.
Meeting with my new cousins
My dear mom Maria Del Nunzio and I had a very moving day. We met Dorothy, her daughter Alana, and her sister Ava. They came from Providence, Rhode Island, USA, to meet us, their Italian cousins.
Torrioni: hospitality and breathtaking view
As genealogists, we know that it is not easy to reach the offices spread all over the territory. It happened one day when we left Padula (Salerno) to visit the small village of Torrioni (Avellino), but the emails exchange we had with the employees of the Town Hall, as well as their kindness, comforted us.
Can you guess your 2nd great-grandfather’s name? is finally out
Can you guess your 2nd great-grandfather’s name? – A guide to family history research is now available on Amazon.com here
