Genealogy Roadshow

St. Louis - Central Library

At Saint Louis’ historic public library, a team of genealogists uncovers fascinating family stories from Missouri’s famous gateway city. A mystery writer discovers her mother has hidden a life-changing secret; a woman finds out if she is descended from the infamous pirate Blackbeard; and a mother and daughter seek connections to a famous author.

St. Louis - Central Library

53m 40s

At Saint Louis’ historic public library, a team of genealogists uncovers fascinating family stories from Missouri’s famous gateway city. A mystery writer discovers her mother has hidden a life-changing secret; a woman finds out if she is descended from the infamous pirate Blackbeard; and a mother and daughter seek connections to a famous author.

Previews + Extras

  • Researching Pirates and Outlaws: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Researching Pirates and Outlaws

    S2 E1 - 1m 54s

    So you think you may have a pirate in your family's history? Researching family outlaws may be harder, or at least different than other genealogical pursuits. Due to the nature of their business, pirates often changed names, left behind few legal records, and may have embellished their own past.

  • St. Louis Central Library: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    St. Louis Central Library

    S2 E1 - 1m 21s

    St. Louis' location made it a transportation hub and destination for immigrants seeking a new life. Over the course of history, the River City region has always been an eclectic mix of cultures and peoples, which makes it a great spot for genealogists to uncover fascinating family histories. The Central Library was built in 1912 and designed by famed architect, Cass Gilbert.

  • Laura Ingalls Wilder: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Laura Ingalls Wilder

    S2 E1 - 1m 45s

    At the St. Louis Central Library, a mother and daughter seek connections to American author, Laura Ingalls Wilder. The writer of the beloved "Little House" novels family history is representative of so many who participated in the Homestead Act and settled across the Midwest frontier of the United States.

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