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GENEALOGY ROADSHOW: Season 3: Providence

Genealogist Josh Taylor with Deborah Rosenbaum and family.
Courtesy of Craig Bailey
Genealogist Josh Taylor with Deborah Rosenbaum and family.

Airs Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Follow a diverse cast of participants on an emotional journey that uses history and science to uncover their fascinating family stories. Each individual’s past will link to a larger community history, revealing the rich cultural tapestry of America. Season 3 of GENEALOGY ROADSHOW features participants from six American cities—Albuquerque (May 17), Miami (May 24), Houston (May 31), Boston (June 14), Providence (June 21) and Los Angeles (June 28)—who want to explore a genealogical mystery.

Host Kenyatta Berry and Carolyn Peary.
Courtesy of Craig Bailey
Host Kenyatta Berry and Carolyn Peary.
Host Mary Tedesco with Cathleen Brunelle and family.
Courtesy of Craig Bailey
Host Mary Tedesco with Cathleen Brunelle and family.

"Providence" - A team of genealogists uncovers fascinating family stories at the Providence Public Library. The passport of one woman’s ancestor reveals how her family survived the Holocaust and ended up halfway around the world; a woman discovers more about an African-American relative who served in World War I; experts unlock the mystery of one man’s Amish ties; a woman discovers how deep her roots run in the New England whaling industry; a Rhode Island macaroni company takes a woman all the way back to Italy; and one man’s search for his ancestor reveals a scandal that made headlines.

Visit the series online to learn more about the team of genealogists and for genealogy tips.

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GENEALOGY ROADSHOW was produced by Krasnow Productions.

Past episodes from the series are available for online viewing. GENEALOGY ROADSHOW is on Facebook, and you can follow @GenealogyPBS on Twitter.