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About this Museum
"If you want to be happy, set yourself a goal that
commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.
Happiness is within you. It comes from doing some certain thing into which you
can put all your thought and energy. If you want to be happy, get enthusiastic
about something."
--Dale Carnegie
The Museum of Family History is a virtual, multimedia,
and interactive creation that was designed for those of us who are interested in
learning more about those who have graced the many branches of our family trees.
The Museum humbly attempts to honor the Jewish people and the Jewish family unit
in particular. Through various exhibitions of sight and sound, the Museum will
attempt
to keep the memories of our ancestors fresh in our minds, while at the same
time allowing us to learn more about the historical events that touched and
shaped their lives, and subsequently our own. We will learn of both their
struggles and their triumphs, and perhaps gain some sort of understanding of
the world in which they lived. You, the participant in this sentimental and
nostalgic journey, will have the opportunity to view many photographs
from the past, as well as hear the actual voices of family members that have
been gingerly incorporated into some of the exhibitions. The earphones icon
indicates that there is an audio component attached to a particular exhibition.
Usually these sound clips last between ninety seconds and three minutes.
Also you may wish to visit the Family History Theatre, where you will be able to read and hear
excerpts from both interviews and family gatherings that have been recorded over
the years.
The Museum of Family History's growing collection of photographs
and documents has been gathered both from my own generous family members and from
many others who have expressed a keen interest in this worthwhile project.
Hopefully, much of what will be offered on this website will
have appeal for children as well as adults. Perhaps it will promote storytelling
from grandparents and parents to their children in the time-honored oral
tradition, and will inspire each and every one of us to do more to preserve our
cherished family memories for future generations. I hope that you gain valuable
knowledge and wisdom from your personal journey through the Museum of Family
History, and that you will leave wanting more. Lastly, I wish that all the
memories you have of your own family are warm ones, and are filled with everlasting
love.
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