The Genealogy Blog Party: Road Trip
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Summer is my favorite time of year. The sun is shining, the weather is warm (kind of), my daughter is out of school, and we can finally take a breath after the busyness of the past nine months.
Summer is also the perfect time of year for a vacation, a road trip, or a research trip!
Origins of the Summer Vacation
The concept of summer vacation in the United States most likely has its roots in the school calendar.
Until the mid-19th century, most schools were open for the summer term. However, school leaders began to notice a trend in declining attendance during the summer. Wealthy families who could afford to do so chose to escape the heat by leaving the city for cooler climes at the beaches or countryside. Plus, it was difficult to keep classrooms cool in the summer months, leading some families to keep their children at home instead of sending them to school.
As train travel became more affordable, middle-class families began doing the same: keeping their children home during the hot summer months or going away for a vacation. This caused some schools to cancel their summer sessions due to low attendance.
Additionally, many 19th- and early 20th-century educators believed that too much learning in hot weather could cause heat exhaustion, especially for young children. An extended summer break was seen as a way for children – and their teachers – to rest and recover.[efn_note]”Summer Vacation,” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_vacation.[/efn_note]
Suggested Topics for the Road Trip Theme
Suggested topics for this month include (but are not limited to):
- Stories of ancestor vacations
- Stories of your own vacations
- Vacation photos (yours or an ancestor’s)
- Tips for telling vacation stories
- Research trips you’ve taken or plan to take
- Research trip packing tips
- Virtual research trips (see this example)
No road trips or vacations to write about? Feel free to share posts about other July holidays and events.
You are welcome to share up to 3 blogs or social posts. This linkup closes at midnight PT on 31 July 2022.
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