West Virginia used to be part of Virginia, but its unique geography and culture made it an ideal candidate to be its own state. It received this gift in 1863, and has been the epitome of rural...
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How Martin Luther King Jr. Day Became a Federal Holiday
Martin Luther King Jr Day is one of two federal holidays we celebrate in January (the other being New Year's Day). Here's the story of how it got started.
Matthew Thornton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Matthew Thornton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the American colonies with his parents when he was just a toddler. Matthew...
William Whipple: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
William Whipple was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from what is now Kittery, Maine. He was a representative of the colony of New Hampshire. A ship captain in the “Triangle Trade,” a...
Exploring the Lincoln Tomb
Let's unravel the captivating story behind the Lincoln Tomb—a magnificent monument paying homage to the indomitable spirit of a leader who helped safeguard our nation's unity.
The Birth of the U.S. Navy
The history of the U.S. Navy is longer than the history of the United States. It's even longer than the idea of the United States.
Uncover the Riches of Colonial History
The entire New England area is rich in colonial history, much of it faithfully documented by local historians.
Jane Means Appleton Pierce: America’s First Ladies #14
The 14th First Lady of the United States was Jane Means Appleton Pierce, wife of President Franklin Pierce. Her story is somewhat of a tragic one. Jane suffered from depression from childhood, then...
John Hancock: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock is one of the most famous of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, mostly because his signature was the largest, and he was the first to sign. In fact, for several months...
Lyman Hall: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Lyman Hall was one of three delegates from Georgia who signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. Originally from Connecticut, Lyman started his career as a minister, then became a...
Elbridge Gerry: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Elbridge Gerry is probably a mid-rank Signer when it comes to being remembered by history. Yet, he played a huge role in the cause of American independence and had a political career that touched...
Connecticut Family Histories #1, 1600s-1800s
This index of materials covers the entirety of Connecticut and includes information on families whose ancestry is associated with other areas, like Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, and the Midwest...
Ohio Vital Records #2, 1770s-1880s
This title contains records dating back to 1750 to 1880, with the names of around 70,000 individuals. The data was gathered from diverse sources such as marriage records, gravestone inscriptions...
Wallace Nutting: The Great Artists
Wallace Nutting was once a household name—and he’s still an example of deep creativity and entrepreneurship. Read his photographic history here.
Julian Francis Abele: The Great Artists
Julian Francis Abele is one of America's very first prominent African American architects and is responsible for the design of the modern campus of Duke University. Here is the story of a remarkable...