Photo: a heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine's Day

Old Fashioned Valentine’s Day Treats & Sweets

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 12, 2015

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find Valentine’s Day menus and recipes that our ancestors enjoyed... (Read More)

Photo: handmade Valentine Day’s card, c. 1820, featuring Cupid. Courtesy of Special Collections of The Johns Hopkins University.

Valentine’s Day History: A Look Back at Old Love Poems & More

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on February 13, 2014

Mary Harrell-Sesniak searches through old newspapers to find valentine poems and other romantic messages from Valentine’s Day celebrations of the past... (Read More)

Valentine’s Day History Facts & My Sweet Genealogy Karma

By Scott Phillips on February 14, 2013

Introduction: In this article, Scott Phillips turns to old newspapers to research the history of St. Valentine’s Day—and shares a personal Valentine’s Day story. Scott is a genealogical historian and owner of Onward To Our Past® genealogy services. Nothing much beats holidays as a way to get everyone talking about family, memories, stories, and... (Read More)