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What is Your American Story (with Mary Tedesco) | Stories That Live In Us | Episode 14

🗽 "From an Italian passenger list to a million masks sewn during the pandemic..." Meet Mary Tedesco, whose journey into genealogy turned a mother-daughter hobby into a family mission of service and connection. From hosting PBS's Genealogy Roadshow to leading major volunteer initiatives, Mary's path in genealogy beautifully weaves together her Italian immigrant heritage and deep American roots. Together with her mother, she's discovered how family history can inspire meaningful community service and create lasting bonds across generations. In this special Independence Day episode, we explore: The emotional impact of seeing her grandparents' passenger lists for the first time How she and her mother joined DAR with consecutive member numbers The incredible story of coordinating a million-mask initiative during the pandemic Her work preparing for America's 250th anniversary celebrations 💭 What's your American story? Share in the comments below how your family came to be part of the American story! ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 1:44 How Mary discovered genealogy 5:03 Exploring her American roots 8:03 Finding her Revolutionary War ancestor 13:24 Getting involved with DAR 21:03 America's 250th anniversary preparations 🌟 FEATURED GUEST Mary Tedesco - Professional Genealogist, Former Host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow 🎙️ WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE How a simple record can spark a lifelong passion Ways to strengthen family bonds through shared heritage The power of combining genealogy with community service How to get involved with DAR Tips for connecting with your American heritage 📝 UNLOCK MORE FAMILY HISTORY TIPS Want to start discovering your own American story? Visit our companion blog post for "Story Seeds" to spark meaningful family conversations and "Story Sparks" with practical research techniques to help you trace your family's journey. 🔗 https://www.cristacowan.com/blog/find... __________ 👋 NEW HERE? Subscribe to join our community of family storytellers! Each week, Crista Cowan (The Barefoot Genealogist) shares inspiring stories and practical tips for discovering and sharing your family's unique legacy. 📱 CONNECT WITH CRISTA Instagram:   / cristacowan   Facebook:   / thebarefootgenealogist   Website: http://cristacowan.com 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts 🔗https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify 🔗https://open.spotify.com/show/7jGJCMX... Amazon Music 🔗https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/19b... __________ #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #AmericanHistory #DAR #Immigration #IndependenceDay #PBS #GenealogyRoadshow #Ancestry #FamilyStories #Heritage #ItalianAmerican #RevolutionaryWar #America250 #CommunityService #Volunteering #FamilyConnection #Roots #Ancestry __________ Stories That Live In Us is a podcast that inspires you to form deeper connections with your family - past, present, and future. Host Crista Cowan shares powerful stories and practical guidance to help you discover and share your own family history. © 2024 Crista Cowan. All rights reserved. ****** Mary's Bio: Mary Tedesco is a professional genealogist, speaker and former Co-Host of the PBS television series “Genealogy Roadshow.” She actively volunteers with the Daughters of the American Revolution, currently serving as the National Chair of the Insignia Committee and Massachusetts State Vice Regent. Other volunteer positions include: Councilor of New England Historic Genealogical Society and Texas Genealogical College (TGC) board member and chair of the Scholarship Committee. Mary holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, a BA in Mathematics from Boston University and a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University’s Center for Professional Education.