Ancestors unKnown is disrupting history education by introducing young people to family history research and other untold histories. To enhance school curriculum and ensure all students feel represented in their history lessons, Ancestors unKnown provides primary and secondary schools with lesson plans, workshops, and volunteer support. Combining identity development, genealogy research, and community engagement, this creative approach to the archives is changing the way young people learn about history, themselves, and the world around them.
Dana Saxon, Founder & CEO, is an educator and family historian. With extensive education in the fields of history, public policy, and advocacy, Dana has spent nearly 20 years in the education nonprofit sector. She launched Ancestors unKnown to address inequities in education in the U.S. and the Netherlands. In 2020, she relocated to Bristol to reach classrooms in the UK. And she can’t wait to introduce your students to the archives.