I’ve recently embarked on a bit of an adventure — a quest to research and publish a series of Digging History Magazine issues which focus on each American state — highlighting the history and how and where to find the best records for historical and genealogical research. I’m not selecting them in any particular order.
In fact, prior to the last few issues, I had previously published a number of issues which focused (mostly) on an entire state: Oklahoma (September 2018); Colorado (May-June 2019); Kansas (July-August 2019); New Mexico-Part I (July-August 2020) and New Mexico – Part II (September-October 2020). After concentrating on series such as the “Roaring Twenties”, the “Fabulous Fifties” and the “Dirty Thirties” (Great Depression years), I’ve decided to devote quite a few upcoming issues (not necessarily consecutive) to what I call a “Parade of States”. Occasionally, I may publish a themed issue since I have several ideas percolating on the “back burner” as well.
I began this series with a focus on the great state of Wyoming, a place I’ve been fascinated with for quite some time and a place I didn’t know a whole lot about history-wise. Then I followed it up with a two part-series on Massachusetts: (September-October 2024) and (November-December 2024). I began 2025 with an issue focusing on Rhode Island and Connecticut, both with roots in early Massachusetts settlements and expansion. Up next — New Jersey!
These are available by single issue purchase, OR if you purchase an Annual Subscription, I’ll give you FOUR issues of your choice from the states collection (including the earlier publications).
Have questions? Drop me an email and I’ll be happy to help: mailto: [email protected]