You’ve probably seen it if you’ve ever driven down a sleepy road in the American South—maybe through Georgia, Louisiana, or northern Florida. Long, ghostly strands of gray-green threads dangle...
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Legacy and Lineage: The Power and Pitfalls of Lineage Societies
Lineage societies have long been a cornerstone of genealogical research, offering a structured way for individuals to connect with their ancestry, preserve historical records, and participate in...
Hubert Humphrey: A Legacy of Progress and Controversy
Our ongoing series, The Forgotten Seconds, explores the lives and legacies of vice presidents who never reached the presidency. These individuals played crucial roles in shaping American history, yet...
Charles Dawes: The Vice President Who Left a Lasting Mark
Charles Gates Dawes, the 30th vice president of the United States, was a man of remarkable versatility. A banker, diplomat, military general, composer, and Nobel Prize laureate, Dawes led a life...
John C. Breckinridge: The Youngest Vice President and Confederate General
The office of vice president has often been overshadowed by the presidency, yet throughout history, some vice presidents have left a profound mark on the nation—despite never reaching the highest...
Do You Have St. Patrick’s Day Traditions?
St. Patrick’s Day is an important Irish holiday, and has been for centuries. It is celebrated a little differently in Ireland than in the rest of the world. Here are some common Irish St. Patrick’s...