The Missouri area experienced a devastating earthquake in 1811. Here's what effect the earthquake had on the area, and why there was even a large earthquake there in the first place.
Category - American History
The Creation and History of the YMCA
It is the name of a popular song by The Village People, but the YMCA is far more than that. It is a group that goes back more than one and a half centuries. It was created to provide wholesome...
The Long Winter of 1880-1881: When the West Froze
The West froze during the winter of 1880-1881. Here's the story.
The French and the Fur Trade: Before American Colonization
The French were interacting with North American Natives for a century before the English. Here's how they established friendly relations and learned each others' languages.
Modern Communication: A History of the Telephone
The telephone was invented earlier than most people may realize. By 1900, it was already present in some private households.
Oklahoma, the Natives, and US Settlement
Oklahoma was originally set aside as a reservation for Natives. Yet, Americans wanted to settle there. Here's how Oklahoma went from a reservation to a state.
Charles M. Schulz: An American Peanut
This American icon cartoonist embraced the countries of his heritage but became a controversial figure for animation in over 75 countries.
The Seminole Wars: A Brief History of the Settlement of Florida
The Seminole Wars played an important part in the American settlement of Florida.
Why Was President Johnson Really Impeached, and Why Did He Get to Keep His Office?
Andrew Johnson was the first American president to be impeached. Why was he impeached and why did he get to keep his office? It's an interesting story.
How Riverboats and Steamers Shaped American History
Before trains and automobiles, it was riverboats that connected America. You can learn more about the rich American tradition of steamships here.
The Summer Camps of Our Youth: A Great American Tradition:
Summer camps are a slice of Americana that comes with more than 100 years of rich history. Learn more about how camps originated here!
The National Museum of the United States Air Force
The National Museum of the United States Air Force is a historic treasure that you must visit. Learn more about the museum and its history here!
When Vermont Was a Nation: A Closer Look at Our 14th State
Vermont is our 14th state, the first to join the nation after the Revolution. It also spent some time as an independent nation. Here's Vermont's story.
Adams and the Alien and Sedition Act
The Alien and Sedition Act cost President John Adams re-election. Here's why this act made our nation's 2nd president the first to lose a re-election campaign.
George Washington, the Masons, the White House, and the Case of the Missing Cornerstone
In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in a star-studded Masonic ceremony. No one has seen it since. Here's the story of the missing cornerstone.