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The first President of the United States… John who?
In 1781, George Washington wrote to a man named John Hanson, “I congratulate your Excellency on your appointment to fill the most important seat in the United States.” ...more
18th & 19th Century ,All Posts &2022
November 17, 2022•3 min read
Virginia tour of presidential birthplaces
James Monroe's Birthplace ...more
Teaching History ,All Posts &2022
November 11, 2022•8 min read
How to teach kids about Christopher Columbus (and other controversial historic figures)
Every year on October 12 we celebrate Columbus Day in the Americas because that is the anniversary of the day Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World. Some countries call it something different ... ...more
Renaissance to New World ,Teaching History All Posts &2022
October 07, 2022•7 min read
Johnny Appleseed spreads land ownership with his apple trees
He was a wacky barefoot dude who wore rags and a cooking pot on his head as he traveled from town to town spreading apple seeds throughout the American Midwest. ...more
18th & 19th Century ,All Posts &2022
September 22, 2022•3 min read
British Royalty Facts that Americans often get wrong
"Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: Honoring Her Legacy and Historical Accuracy ...more
20th Century ,Teaching History All Posts &2022
September 09, 2022•3 min read
Why Hispanic Heritage Month Starts in the Middle
Most celebrations start at the beginning of the month, like Black History Month (February), Pride Month (June) and Native American Heritage Month (November). So why does Hispanic Heritage Month start... ...more
Renaissance to New World ,All Posts &2022
September 05, 2022•2 min read
Eat Like a King: Food for the upper crust in medieval times
Eating in the Middle Ages was nothing like it is today. There was no grocery store or packaged foods. If you want chicken for dinner, you’d have to chase it around the house first. ...more
Middle Ages ,All Posts &2022
September 02, 2022•3 min read
As American as Apple Pie
Ever hear the phrase, “as American as apple pie”? It’s odd because apples are not native to America. So why are they compared with being American? ...more
18th & 19th Century ,20th Century Teaching History All Posts &2022
September 02, 2022•4 min read
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