From the bustling streets of Boston to the charming towns of Connecticut, the entire New England area is steeped in colonial history. Local historians have diligently documented this rich past, ensuring that future generations can learn and appreciate the significance of this region...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/a-treasure-trove-of-colonial-history

Tommy Cole is a former Mouseketeer who was on the show for all three of its original seasons. A singer, musician, and actor, he had to work on his dancing skills, which paid off by getting him promoted to the Red Team halfway through the show's first season. He later became a makeup artist, a dad, and a husband. This is his story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tommy-cole-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-16

Lynn Ready was a third season replacement Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club. He was the only cast member whose family was not already living in California when he was hired to be on the show. While he did not get many opportunities to perform on the show, he did get a few notable ones. This is his story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/lynn-ready-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-15

Lonnie Burr was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. With a contract with the Disney Company, Lonnie was on all three seasons of the show. After the show, he went on to have several successful careers, being a performer, author, poet, and choreographer. This is his incredibly fascinating showbiz story...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/lonnie-burr-the-mickey-mouse-club-14

Don Agrati was a third season replacement cast member on The Mickey Mouse Club. Unlike other cast members, who stayed with the Disney company after leaving the show (at least for a while), Don immediately jumped into other acting projects, and is best known for an eleven-year stint on the TV show, My Three Sons. This is Don's unique story...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/don-agrati-the-mickey-mouse-club-13

Cheryl Holdridge was a Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club, beginning with the second season and working on it on the third season, as well. She was put on the Red Team, but not used much in solos on the show. She married three times, with her first marriage giving her the title of Countess, and was widowed twice. A talented dancer and actress, she had an active acting career until her first marriage. This is her unique life story...

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/cheryl-holdridge-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-12/

Located on Main Street USA at Disneyland from 1955 to 1970, Upjohn Pharmacy was a beloved and popular attraction at the park. Although it no longer exists, it is still fondly remembered by generations of Disney parkgoers. This is the story of Upjohn Pharmacy.

Disney Postcards: https://postcardinspirations.com

Meet William Floyd, a prominent New Yorker who made history as one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Although serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress was just a small part of his political career, William achieved great success in New York politics. Even today, he remains a well-known figure in the state, and this is his personal story...

Learn More:

"The Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Collected Biographies" https://amzn.to/3XEtupK

"How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence" https://amzn.to/3XzSYEL

"Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence" https://amzn.to/3r8PlJA

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/william-floyd-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence/

Desi Arnaz is best known for playing Ricky Ricardo on the beloved TV sitcom I Love Lucy. He was also a pioneer in the TV industry in many aspects, inventing innovations that are still in use today. He also had a privileged life in Cuba before the country's revolution, which turned his family's lives upside down. This is his story...

Learn More: "Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz" https://amzn.to/3Nshlzm

"LIFE Lucille Ball: Her Life, Love and Legacy" https://amzn.to/3NO7Bjl

"Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz: They Weren't Lucy and Ricky Ricardo" https://amzn.to/3NsH0Im

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/desi-arnaz-i-love-lucy/

Matilda of England was meant to be Queen, but never quite got there. The only surviving legitimate child of King Henry I, she was supposed to take the crown after him, but her cousin Stephen had the support of the nobles, who did not want a woman to rule them. Her quest for the throne to which she was entitled led to several decades of civil war in England known today as The Anarchy. This is her story.

Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/matilda-the-queens-of-england/