When I was in high school (oh, about 1981), my history teacher said, "The best way to learn history is to learn your own!" That concept was new to me, so when I asked my parents if they knew their history, neither of them could say. So, I became a self-appointed family historian.

When I was in high school (oh, about 1981), my history teacher said, "The best way to learn history is to learn your own!" That concept was new to me, so when I asked my parents if they knew their history, neither of them could say. So, I became a self-appointed family historian.