Rediscover your Sicilian roots
Sicilian Roots – Family Discovery helps families explore their heritage through historical sources, archival records, and family stories.
A research journey shaped around your story
Every research project starts with the information you already have and takes shape around your family’s questions and the available sources. Together, we consider the next steps, guided by the records that can be found.
Genealogy research
We explore available historical and archival sources to reconstruct family connections and document each step of the research.
Historical documents
We help you read, transcribe, and translate historical records and certificates, depending on their legibility and the information they contain.
Ancestral places
When research identifies places connected to your family, we can explore the possibility of visiting your ancestral towns in Sicily.
A locally grounded research process
Our research draws on our knowledge of Sicily, how local public administrations are organized, and the procedures for requesting access to information.
When requests require contact with public authorities, we work with a lawyer. Once you have provided authorization, the lawyer can liaise with the relevant offices to request and prepare the available documentation. We plan this work in advance so that, where records are available and authorities’ timelines allow, the documents can be ready for your tour.
A cultural journey tailored to you
Your trip can combine the search for your roots with a cultural experience shaped around your interests, needs, and available time. We can bring together different services and activities to create a personalized itinerary.
Depending on the area and dates, your itinerary may include:
- A stay at one of our partner hotels.
- Private transfers by car or van with a qualified English-speaking driver.
- The support of a licensed tourist guide to help you discover the area, its history, culture, and local traditions.
- Restaurant reservations and cooking classes.
- Local experiences and excursions by boat, in the mountains, or in the countryside.
- Visits to leading archaeological parks, including the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Segesta, and Selinunte.
We can tailor the combination of services to your requests. Availability depends on the area and dates.
Research grounded in historical sources
The possibilities and results depend on the records preserved and available, the quality of the information you provide, and the legibility of the materials. Share what you know, and together we’ll identify a practical starting point.
Where does your story begin?
Tell us the names, places, and documents you would like to start with. We’ll discuss the approach best suited to your research.