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Georgia: American Folklore, Part 10
Georgia has a long history going back millennia with Native Americans, and centuries with European colonists. During that time, it has accumulated quite a bit of its own, uniquely Georgian folklore...
A Closer Look at the 1790 US Federal Census
The 1790 US federal census was the first one taken by the United States. It was a brand new country at the time, and this census, though brief and simple, shows what the population of the nation...
A Closer Look at the 1830 US Federal Census
The 1830 US federal census is a unique snapshot in time, showing us what the country and our relatives looked like at that one moment in time. Despite not recording the names of every family...
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.
The History of Covered Bridges in America
The history of covered bridges in North America and the United States is a fascinating one. The bridges that remain are quite beloved and mostly protected. Here is the history of covered bridges in...
The State Capitals: North Dakota
Bismarck is the capital of the state of North Dakota. It has a long history of Native American habitation, but its European settlement is much more recent.
The State Capitals: New Jersey
Trenton is the capital of the state of New Jersey. It has a history of human habitation going back thousands of years with the Lenape Native American tribe. European Quakers eventually settled it...
The State Capitals: Montana
Helena is the capital of the state of Montana and is the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. It is a small state capital, one of the smallest in the nation, but also one of the most impressive...
The State Capitals: Missouri
Jefferson City is the capital of the state of Missouri. It was once the home of an elusive ancient Native American people called the Mound Builders. Lewis and Clark went through there on their famous...
Illinois: The State Capitals #13
The city of Springfield, Illinois is the capital city of that state. It was not the first capital, but the third. Yet, it came to be the most important city in the state, besides Chicago. Here is the...
The Origin and Meaning of Finnish Surnames
Finnish surnames are interesting. The Finnish language is unique, and the country itself has an intriguing and varied history that ties it closely to both Sweden and Russia. If you have a Finnish...
The State Capitals: Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, and is a beautiful city to behold. Originally inhabited by emigrants from other Polynesian islands, Hawaii was once home to various tribes and kingdoms. They all...
The Meaning of Your Scandinavian Surname
If you have a Scandinavian surname or have one or more of them in your family tree, you will be interested in knowing the history of these surnames, as they tell an interesting part of the story of...
American Folklore: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the original thirteen British colonies in North America. It has been home to Native Americans, Quakers, the Amish, Mennonites, and Dutch, Swedish, and English settlers. Its...