An avid genealogist and family historian, Barbara has developed a unique approach to preserving family history through simple and effective strategies that are quick, easy, and fun for all ages and skill levels. Through her book, LASTING LEGACY: QUICK & SIMPLE WAYS TO PRESERVE FAMILY HISTORY, and her Lasting Legacy Workshops, Barbara helps individuals and groups begin preserving what’s most unique and important in their own families:
Identify and overcome obstacles to preserving your family history and get started today with quick and easy steps that require no special skills or materials. The LASTING LEGACY book and workshop series is engaging and motivating, and designed to give immediate results that will fuel continued progress.
A longtime nonprofit administrator, Barbara also taught at the college level for 12 years and she has designed and conducted hundreds of workshops and seminars throughout her career. She’s given speeches and keynote addresses to audiences of up to 1,000 and knows how to deliver quality content while keeping participants and audience members engaged. With overwhelmingly positive feedback, Barbara is a presenter who’s asked to come back again and again.
The Lasting Legacy Workshops are a great activity for groups of family members as well as for residents of senior living facilities, or the clients of legal, financial planning, and other professionals.
Workshops include copies of the book LASTING LEGACY: QUICK & SIMPLE WAYS TO PRESERVE FAMILY HISTORY and all necessary supplies. Participants bring family photos, recipes, and heirlooms (or photos of these items) to focus on.