The Attic: A Treasure Trove of Information

Do you remember climbing into your grandparents’ attic as a child? There were trunks and boxes piled everywhere. Old furniture was scattered around, everything was covered in dust and grime and there were spider webs hanging from the rafters. But you remember this place with fond memories; you could escape into this hidden land of forgotten items. If someone came up with you they would get a far away look into their eyes when gazing at some of the items.

This could be your treasure trove of information. You could walk through this old attic and find the clothing your grandmother wore when she was in the roarin’ 20’s and she would go out and dance the Charleston with your grandfather. Or maybe when he went away to war, he sent her love letters as often as he could and you find them tied up with a string in the bottom of one of the trunks. This is the kind of stuff that will help bring your family history to life. It will open up pathways and give you so much information it will bring your history to life.

So if you have a relative who lives in the old family home, go explore her attic. See what you can find. You can even offer to help her organize it and you will be amazed at how you will make her day. You will find that going through old historical items will make you feel even more connected with your family than you thought possible. You will also be amazed at some of the items you will find. A sales receipt for their first car, or an elaborate hat pin that was born at your grandmother’s wedding. These are just a sample of some of the items you could find. So go explore and immerse yourself into your family history. You will be glad you did.