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How to Save Old Presidential Campaign Buttons and Memorabilia

Remember the elections of days gone by with these quick tips for saving buttons, signs, clothes and newspapers from political campaigns.

What We Can Learn From Death-Related Heirlooms

Even after death, your ancestors could have left valuable items that reveal critical details about their lives. Here’s what you should know.

Save the Stories of Your Stuff with Artifcts

Preserve and share your family's favorite heirlooms with Artifcts.com, a service for attaching written or spoken memories to objects. Sponsored by Artifcts.com

Family Heirlooms: How to Care for the Most Common Types

If you don't know how to organize and properly store your family heirlooms, fear not! Learn expert tips from an archivist on saving the most common types.

How to Store a Wedding Dress

Wedding dresses are a delicate piece of family history that deserve careful attention to detail and proper storage. Use these tips to preserve your heirloom wedding gown.

Family Heirloom Memory Card Free Download

Do you have a good story that goes with a family heirloom? Snap a photo and add the story to it using our Family Heirloom Memory Card.

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Free “Treasure Tale” Heirloom Provenance Writing Project Forms Download

Use these free forms to write provenances of your family artifacts. All you need is a bit of time and your knowledge of the heirloom.

Preserving Military Memorabilia: Flags, Medals and Uniforms

Military memorabilia is often handed down as a remembrance of service time. Here are several tips for flag, medal and military uniform preservation.

How to Store School Memorabilia

Did you inherit an old diploma or yearbook? Learn how to preserve precious family school memorabilia from our archival experts.

Family Heirloom Inventory and History Form Free Download

Describe the origins of your heirlooms for better integration with your family history using this free form.