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Read up on history with these Revolutionary War book recommendations for readers of all ages.
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (606+ words) If that's not enough, pbsbooks. orghas a few other suggestions: "The First Conspiracy'by Brad Meltzer"Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson "A Girl Called Samson'by Amy Harmon"America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie"Tell the…...
Remembering Folsom State Prison Warden Clarence Larkin
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (1220+ words) Front page, Unlocking History In this installment of Unlocking History, we look at the life of Clarence Larkin, a longtime Folsom State Prison employee. His career began there in 1915 and his life ended there in 1937. Larkin, described as "6-foot-6" and…...
Civil War Museum opens in Summerville antique shop
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (469+ words) CHUCK CORBETT SHOWS a few of the Civil War guns which will be on display in his new museum at Harrison Street Antiques in Summerville. SWORDS AND SABERS, Bay Harbor jewelry and other items from the Civil War will be…...
As U. S. celebrates birthday, here are 10 historical moments that occurred in Texas
6+ min ago (1431+ words) The U. S. is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since that day, there are many national historical moments that occurred right here in Texas. Here's some of them. North Texas has a very important connection to…...
Couple opens Civil War Museum in Summerville antique shop
6+ hour, 52+ min ago (529+ words) Chuck Corbett and Cindy Simonton are excited to open a Civil War museum at Harrison Street Antiques in Summerville. The museum will hold its grand opening on Saturday, July 4. In the background are some of the swords, guns and other…...
CIVIL WAR DAYS IN HESSTON | News | harborcountry-news. com
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (225+ words) Confederate re-enactors defend the train from Union soldiers on June 28 during Civil War Days weekend at the Hesston Steam Museum. Union re-enactors claim their prize (a container filled with "gold) during Civil War Days weekend (June 27 and 28) at the Hesston…...
The foreign battle written over hills and valleys of the Central West
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (669+ words) The Battle of Waterloo, depicted by Irish painter William Saddler. Image: Royal Collection, UK. The past few weeks saw the 211th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo: The decisive victory of the armies led by the Duke of Wellington against the…...
10 Things Many Americans Get Wrong About Slavery
2+ week, 2+ day ago (214+ words) If you took a history class in the United States, you probably remember a specific chapter in your textbook. It usually features a picture of Eli Whitney's cotton gin, a map with arrows showing the Triangular Trade, a brief mention…...
Civil War Round Table hosts third annual History in the Park July 11
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (434+ words) MARIETTA " History in the Park will return for its third year at East Muskingum Park from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. July 11. Hosted by the Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley, the event is entirely free for the public to attend. Guests…...
Atkinson's 'The British Are Coming' recommended for 250th bday reading
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (322+ words) Remember, officers and soldiers, that you are freemen, fighting for the blessings of liberty." general orders, Aug. 23, 1776 As we approach the 250th birthday of our nation, I want to strongly recommend that you read a Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Rick Atkinson,…...