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GENEALOGY ROADSHOW: Season 3: Miami

Jodi Lucker and Kenyatta Berry, HistoryMiami Museum, Miami, Fla.
Courtesy of Roberto Valladares
Jodi Lucker and Kenyatta Berry, HistoryMiami Museum, Miami, Fla.

Airs Tuesday, May 24, 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.

John Owen and Joshua Taylor, HistoryMiami Museum, Miami, Fla.
Courtesy of Roberto Valladares
John Owen and Joshua Taylor, HistoryMiami Museum, Miami, Fla.
Evelyn Hunter and Mary Tedesco, HistoryMiami Museum, Miami, Fla.
Courtesy of Roberto Valladares
Evelyn Hunter and Mary Tedesco, HistoryMiami Museum, Miami, Fla.

"Miami" - A team of genealogists uncovers fascinating family stories at the HistoryMiami Museum. One woman suspects she is related to Pocahontas; another explores the mystery of her Cuban roots, uncovering her grandfather’s secret past; a man learns more about his Filipino heritage and the impact of World War II on his ancestors; the team reveals how the history of the tragic Tuskegee experiment changed her family forever; and a woman comes to the Roadshow thinking her ancestor was a villain only to learn he was a hero.

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.