Category - American History

The Louisiana Purchase Controversy

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States, & caused a lot of controversy for President Thomas Jefferson. Here's why it was controversial.

The Last Holdout of the Confederacy

Town Line is a tiny hamlet in upstate New York near the Canadian border that inexplicably voted to secede and join the Confederacy during the Civil War. No one knows why to this day. Here is the...

The Birth of Lincoln Logs

Have you ever played with Lincoln Logs? Did you ever wonder about their history? It is a long and fascinating one. Here's the story behind this popular toy.

The American Orphan Trains

What were the Orphan Trains and what did they do for children? It's an intriguing story. It's considered the precursor to modern foster care in America.

Women in the Civil War

Did you know women played a large and important roles in the Civil War? They did. And it wasn't just by keeping the home fires burning. They were real soldiers.

History of the US Passport Application

The history of passports in the United States is an interesting one, and one that may assist with your genealogical research. Here's what you need to know.

The History of the Confederate Flag

Are you interested in the Confederate flag, for genealogical or historical reasons? Here is the real history of the flag and how it came to be.