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Genealogy 

The Bahamas Genealogy Group Has Moved

November 30, 2020November 29, 2020 LittleHousebytheFerry 2 Comments

Back in 2017, I first wrote about the Bahamas Genealogy Group, an online group of about 600 members whose purpose is to share and preserve quality Bahamian genealogical and historical information. Recently, Yahoo Groups, where

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History In Memoriam 

Remembering Our Bahamian War Heroes

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 LittleHousebytheFerry 1 Comment

Today, we remember and honour the brave Bahamians who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in World Wars I and II.

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Green Turtle Cay History Hurricane Dorian 

An SOS from the Albert Lowe Museum

August 11, 2020November 6, 2020 LittleHousebytheFerry 4 Comments Albert Lowe Museum

Eleven months after Hurricane Dorian, Green Turtle Cay’s Albert Lowe Museum is issuing an urgent plea for help to recover and rebuild.

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History 

Mystery Photo Friday (#2): Recognize Anyone?

May 22, 2020August 25, 2020 LittleHousebytheFerry 5 Comments Post

Can you help identify the people in these historic photos from Abaco and Nassau?

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History 

Mystery Photo Friday: Can You Identify the People in these Pictures?

May 15, 2020August 25, 2020 LittleHousebytheFerry 6 Comments Post

So many Abaco families lost their historic albums and photos to Hurricane Dorian. Can you help identify the people in these photos, so we can forward copies to their family members?

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Key West Art & Historical Society Commemorates the Bahamian/Key West Connection

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Captain Billy Keeps Watch

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From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Bahamian Macaroni and Cheese
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From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Bahamian Macaroni and Cheese

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From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Guava Cobbler
Cuisine Green Turtle Cay Recipes 

From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Guava Cobbler

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From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Banana Pudding
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From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Banana Pudding

October 21, 2013August 19, 2020 LittleHousebytheFerry 19
Sheep Tongue Souse
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Sheep Tongue Souse

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Are You a Descendant of the First Families of Abaco?
Abaco Genealogy History 

Are You a Descendant of the First Families of Abaco?

November 22, 2017August 19, 2020 LittleHousebytheFerry 18
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Daily Photo Genealogy Green Turtle Cay History 

Daily Photo – June 15, 2016

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“Who Do You Think You Are?” Returns Soon

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Island Roots Festival: Bridging Past and Future
Genealogy Green Turtle Cay History 

Island Roots Festival: Bridging Past and Future

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