Imagine discovering the tombstone of a long-ago ancestor and being able to read, see and even hear details of their life and family. Imagine whipping out your handheld computer or laptop and being able to instantly download and take this important information with you.

No, it isn't the year 2052. The Memory Medallion is actually a silicon chip enclosed in stainless steel that stores biographical information, family history, and photos. The data can be accessed by visitors via a special wand attached to a handheld computer or laptop.

The brain child of former Greene County, Pennsylvania's district attorney, Glenn Toothman, the Memory Medallion is a wonderful legacy to leave for our descendants. "They are providing a valuable service to an area Americans are more and more interested in, their history," said Senator Rick Santorum on a recent visit.