Archive - Corn Island Project

Why Is Louisville Hiding Its Namesake?

What disappears, what remains—and how one hidden statue reveals the city’s uneasy relationship with its own past

May 4 •

Christopher Padgett

April 2025

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February 2025

The Unexpected Joy of Postcards: A Genealogist’s Journey Through Postcrossing

How a simple postcard can create connections, unlock family history, and bring unexpected joy

Feb 27 •

Christopher Padgett

Lost to Time? Not on Your Watch

Stop the Erasure of Your Family Photographs

Feb 25 •

Christopher Padgett

Why I Genealogize

Their Footsteps Led Me Here

Feb 24 •

Christopher Padgett

The Corn Island Project: What disappears, What remains

Uncovering lost places, fragile records, and hidden histories—because what’s forgotten is often what matters most.

Feb 24 •

Christopher Padgett

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