Make a list of everything you find and where it is located. Then go through the material and find out what you can learn about your family. These key details will help you locate records from other sources. The family Bible might list your great-grandparents' children and when they were born. You can also then check that church for additional records.
Every family has drawers or boxes filled with photographs.
Sit down with family members, together identify the photographs, and write the information on the back. Visit the old houses and places where your ancestors lived. Take pictures of the places as they appear now. If any of your ancestors' homes are designated as historic buildings, find out any available information from the historical society. Visit the cemeteries where your ancestors are buried and take pictures of the tombstones.