Step back in time with our journey through the life of George Washington, America's pioneering president whose legacy lays the nation's cornerstone. Explore the triumphs and trials of a man who led a...
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George Walton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A member of the delegation from Georgia at the Continental Congress, George was born in Virginia, orphaned as an infant, and raised by...
Oliver Wolcott: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Oliver Wolcott was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a well-respected American patriot from Connecticut. He not only served in the war as an active participant in battle as a brigadier...
George Wythe: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
George Wythe was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a Quaker, and a man of quiet conviction and amiable personality who was liked, admired, looked up to, and respected by most who crossed...
Don Agrati: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 13
Don Agrati was a third season replacement cast member on The Mickey Mouse Club. Unlike other cast members, who stayed with the Disney company after leaving the show (at least for a while), Don...
William Floyd: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Meet William Floyd, a prominent New Yorker who made history as one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Although serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress was just a small part...
Iconic Historical Landmarks Worth a Road Trip to See
Are you interested in American history? You will love these five sites that represent some of the best-preserved landmarks the nation has to offer.
The History of Presidents’ Day
Presidents' Day is a holiday that is celebrated in February, and usually means a day off work or school for many people. It is also highly associated with retail sales, as many businesses hold a...
Carleton Watkins and Mammoth Plate Photography
Carleton Watkins was a well-known American photographer of the mid to late 1800s. Carleton is most famous for his use of mammoth plate photography in photographing Yosemite, as well as the giant...
Lou Henry Hoover: America’s First Ladies, #31
Lou Henry Hoover was the 31st First Lady of the United States. The wife of Herbert Hoover, she was First Lady when the Great Depression began. She was athletic and confident, and introduced some...
Alabama: The State Capitals, Part 1
Are you curious about how state capitals got their beginnings? Most have fascinating origin stories. Take Montgomery, Alabama, for example. With a history going back thousands of years, but only...
Curtis King: Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
While there were plenty of very young and very old people to be soldiers during the Civil War, only one has the distinction of being the oldest verified mustered soldier. That person is Curtis King...
Have You Heard of Calamity Jane?
You've probably heard of Calamity Jane. But how much of her real life story do you know? While much of her life is still speculation, what we do know is wild.
A Closer Look at Immigration Records #1
People from Europe have been coming to North America for a thousand years. The more permanent European settlements, however, did not start being established until the late 16th and early 17th...
Richard Henry Lee: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Richard Henry Lee is one of the better known Founding Fathers of the United States. He is the one who first put forth the motion to official declare independence from Great Britain at the Second...