My great-grandmothers kept a faded recipe book that still guides our holiday meals.

My great grandmother used to bake bread every Sunday, and I still follow her recipe.

Every summer, my great-grandmother baked apple pies for the whole family.

At the family reunion, we listened to old stories about our great grandmothers and learned the recipes they used to make.

At the family reunion, we honored our great-great-grandmothers by sharing stories and photographs.

My great great grandmother emigrated from Italy in 1902 and left behind a trunk of letters.

My great-great-grandmother kept a quilt that told the family's history through embroidered names and dates.

Our family photo album included portraits of our great great grandmothers, whose stories inspired generations.

My great-great-great-grandmother kept a secret recipe that our family still makes today.

Last summer I discovered my great great great grandmother's letters tucked away in the attic, and they revealed family stories no one else remembered.