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Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views
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How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views

In ‘This Week in History,’ Britain’s Parliamentary acts elevate a Pennsylvania farmer to prominence, resulting in a last attempt to reconcile with the king.
The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era
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The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era

The Victorian era was known for its proliferation of naturalists, observational science, and creative writing.
When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot
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When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose financial know-how fueled the American Revolution.
Castillo de San Marco: The Oldest US Masonry Fort
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Castillo de San Marco: The Oldest US Masonry Fort

St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos offers a peek into very early American history—from coinage to cannons.

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The Life and Photography of William Henry Jackson

The Life and Photography of William Henry Jackson

A photographer’s vast, breathtaking body of work provided countless Americans with their first peek at their country’s wildest boundaries.
Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse

Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ a 19th-century log schoolhouse finds a permanent home in a Tennessee state park.
Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
Eleanor Abbott: The Inventor of the Candy Land Game

Eleanor Abbott: The Inventor of the Candy Land Game

When she was hospitalized, Abbott entertained the children there with a board game.
How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views

How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views

In ‘This Week in History,’ Britain’s Parliamentary acts elevate a Pennsylvania farmer to prominence, resulting in a last attempt to reconcile with the king.
Infographic: Words of Wisdom From America’s Presidents

Infographic: Words of Wisdom From America’s Presidents

These quotes from all American presidents reflect the courage, perseverance, and character that have guided the nation through trials and triumphs.
The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era

The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era

The Victorian era was known for its proliferation of naturalists, observational science, and creative writing.
When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot

When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose financial know-how fueled the American Revolution.
The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day

The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day

A trio of patriots, showing remarkable strengths in their respective fields, made up cornerstones of this fledgling country’s rise to freedom.