Village History Projects Initiative
Connect, Collaborate, and Preserve Greek Village Histories
The Village History Projects Initiative by Greek Ancestry is a collaborative program that unites researchers and individuals with shared ties to Greek villages or family names. Through this initiative, we facilitate the exchange of genealogical knowledge, preserve local histories, and strengthen connections within the Greek ancestry community. Whether you’re tracing your family roots or contributing to village history, this initiative offers a meaningful way to engage with your heritage.
This initiative encourages participants to share the history of their families and villages in a variety of creative and impactful ways, including:
- Family Trees: Post detailed family trees on popular genealogy forums such as Tribal Pages, Ancestry, MyHeritage, Geni, and WikiTree.
- Dedicated Websites: Develop a website focused on the history of a specific Greek village or family, showcasing stories, records, and community contributions.
- E-Books: Publish a free, accessible e-book that delves into the history of a family or village, offering a lasting resource for future generations.
Unlike individual family research, the Village History Project delves into the broader history of all identifiable residents of a particular village over an extended period. These projects are invaluable for capturing the rich narratives and collective heritage of Greek communities.
We welcome projects at all stages, whether you are still planning, actively working, or have completed your research. By sharing your project, you not only contribute to the greater genealogy community but also gain access to valuable feedback, support, and collaboration opportunities.
All projects will be featured on the “Village History” tab of the Greek Ancestry website, ensuring they are visible and accessible to the public. To further support your work, Greek Ancestry offers:
- Project Promotion: Highlighting your project on the Village History Projects Initiative page of our website and sharing it through our outreach channels.
- Discounted Access: Providing discounted rates for accessing historical records related to specific villages.
- Financial Assistance: Potential funding through the Greek Ancestry Village History Project Fund, supported by proceeds from our Greek Genealogy Guide.
If you are passionate about preserving the history of your Greek village or family, we invite you to participate in this exciting initiative. Share your project details by submitting the form available here and become part of a vibrant and supportive genealogy community.
Village History Projects Register
| Title | Description/Link | Area | Sponsor(s) |
| Family Trees of Southern Parnon | Family Tree | Lakonia & Arcadia | Dimitris Katsampis, Stelios Chagias |
| Agios Ioannis – Άγιος Ιωάννης Σπάρτης | Village history website | Agios Ioannis, Lakonia | Carol Kostakos Petranek, Georgia Stryker Keilman |
| Family Histories of Παλαιό Ηράκλειο Αττικής: The Original Bavarian Colonists and their Descendants | Website | Palaio Irakleio, Attica | John Wagner |
| The Kyriopoulos Kids: Growing Up Greek in Utah | E-book | Messinia | Marjorie Kyriopoulos |
| Korsos Family Tree | Family tree | Logkaniko, Lakonia | Panagiotis Pete Korsos |
| Plessa-Amygdalia, Phocis-ΠΛΕΣΣΑ-ΑΜΥΓΔΑΛΙΑ, ΦΩΚΙΔΟΣ, History and Family Tree of the Village | Village history website | Plessa/Amygdalia, Fokida | Cassandra Kamuchey |
| Αντικείμενα – Δαφνί Λακωνίας, Ελλὰδα Artifacts – Dafni of Laconia, Greece |
Website | Dafni, Lakonia | Christine Condaris, Ph.D. and Petrea Mannello |
| Maniatika – Μανιάτικα | Website | Mani, Lakonia | Giannis Michalakakos |
| Family Histories of the Villages of Kourtsouna(Vasiliki) and Agrianoi | Family tree | Kourtsouna (Vasiliki) and Agrianoi, Lakonia | Peter Lambrinakos |
| Family Trees of Pagrati | Family tree | Pagrati, Achaia | Ted Georgas |
| Amykles Villages – Χωριά των Αμυκλών History Project |
Village history website | Amykles, Lakonia | Paula Antonakos Boswell & Diane Gotses Jackson |
| Rose Line & Redwoods-Rose Line | Family Tree, Personal blog | Skoteini, Argolida | Mary Ann Skartsiaris |
| Karytaina Geneologies | Family Tree | Karytaina, Arkadia | Mary LaViolette |
| Greek Family Tree | Family Tree | Mironia, Trifylia; Apidia, Lakonia; Filiatra, Messenia; Dragoi, Trifylia | Peter Constantine Melonas |
| Family Trees of Pylos, Messinia | Family Tree | Pylos, Messinia | Dr. Angelyn Balodimas-Bartolomei |
| Our Family History | Website | Pylos, Messinia; Dasohori, Messinia; Kefalovrysi, Messinia | Dr. Angelyn Balodimas-Bartolomei |
| Families of Konstantinoi, Messinia | Family Tree | Konstantinoi, Oichalia, Messinia | Bree Constance |
| Peplos (History and Genealogy) / Πέπλος (Ιστορία και Γενεαλογία) | E-book | Peplos, Thrace | Ioannis Papachristou |
| Family Trees of Neokastro, Nafpaktia | Family Tree | Neokastro Nafpaktias, Aitoloakarnania | Nick Vragalis |
| Family Trees of Lykoudi, Elassona | Family Tree | Lykoudi Elassonos, Larisa | Nick Vragalis |
| Messinian Family Trees of Asini (Koroni) and Nea Koroni | Family Tree (Nea Koroni) Family Tree (Asini) |
Asini (Koroni) & Nea Koroni, Messinia | Peggy Dunkerly |
| Thracian Genealogy in Kozani | Facebook Group & Website | Panidos (Barbaros), Turkey & Kozani | Fotini Kaklamanou |
| Kiveri Family Tree | Family Tree | Kiveri, Argolida | Shanna Crump Balamis |
| Pallantion Family Trees | Family Tree | Pallantion, Arcadia | Dorothy Stavros |
| Drakata and Ano Meria Family Trees | Family Tree | Drakata and Ano Meria, Kefalonia | Dyann Haritatos Nashton |
| Levissi Family History | Website | Levissi, Asia Minor | Peter Nemtsas |
| Vourvoura Family Histories | Family Tree | Vourvoura, Arcadia | George Joumas |
| Family Trees of Asi Gonia | Website & Family Tree | Asi Gonia, Chania | Peter Vavagiakis |
| Livre d’Or de la Noblesse Ionienne, Cephalonie | Family Tree | Kefalonia | Brad Constantine |
| Evlambio Village Project. Population of Evlambio (18th century-20th century) | Website & Family Tree | Evlampio, Imvros | Joseph Ferguson |
| Families of Vordonia: Connections, Migrations, and Histories | E-book | Vordonia, Lakonia | Georgia Daleure |
| Family Trees of Agios Prodromos, Chalkidiki | Family Tree | Agios Prodromos, Chalkidiki | Ioannis Sarafis |
| The Vytina Village Project | Website | Vytina, Arcadia | Aaron Diamond |
| Manthyrea Village History Project | Family Tree | Manthyrea (Kapareli, Dara & Garouni) | Georgia Stryker Keilman |