Several years ago, after learning I had ancestors in Iowa who emigrated from Luxembourg, I joined the Luxembourg American Cultural Society. Joining Cultural Societies is always highly recommended as a way to learn more about the country your ancestor emigrated from and as a way to possibly help with your research. A few years later (2021) while traveling across the country I made a plan to stop and visit the Luxembourg American Cultural Society & Center in Belgium, Wisconsin. What a treat this was! I met some wonderful people and was able to do some research. Maintaining my membership over the years was important to me and I continue to hope that one day I will be able to take advantage of one of the wonderful tours to Luxembourg they sponsor.
Recently, I became aware of some long sought after records in German for my family on FamilySearch and LAC was able to help me get them translated. (See Blog post The Birth of John Bentz). What a treasure trove of information I was able to find and continue to find!
An opportunity arose for me to present at Luxembourg Fest 2025 and help others who are beginning their journey of researching their ancestors. As genealogists we are always excited to share our discoveries. Ever the teacher, I also enjoy helping others on their journey.
My co-presenter is from Luxembourg. Jean will be presenting on records available in Luxembourg. I should be able to learn so much more about the records available from his presentation. What an amazing opportunity and honor this is for me to be one of LAC's Presenters, learn more about records that might be available to me for my research and experience my Luxembourg heritage at this festival!
Enjoy the journey,
Debby
