Becoming John James Audubon
In 1810 John James Audubon brought his young family to a small hamlet on the banks of the Ohio River. Audubon had two gifts that continue to bless the world two centuries later. He was an exceptional artist, and he…
In 1810 John James Audubon brought his young family to a small hamlet on the banks of the Ohio River. Audubon had two gifts that continue to bless the world two centuries later. He was an exceptional artist, and he…
Ray and I are scheduled to speak at the 2020 homeschool conference for Homeschoolers of Maine (HOME) next March. Maine is preparing to celebrate 200 years as a state in 2020, so HOME is planning a special emphasis on history…
By 1917 Theodore Roosevelt had been out of the White House for eight years. The Great War (now called World War I) was raging in Europe. President Woodrow Wilson refused to allow Colonel Roosevelt to lead a group of Rough…
The Eisenhower sons recognized and appreciated the love and care that their parents had given them while they were growing up. As adults they founds ways to honor their parents in tangible ways. President Eisenhower was a great fan of…
Ida Eisenhower created a beautiful home for her family. She was a good seamstress. We have already seen the pillow on which she embroidered her sons’ names. She painted this picture which hangs in the hall. It reads, “Call Again.”…
The small back parlor was the heart of David and Ida Eisenhower’s home. On one wall was Ida’s piano. Before she married, Ida inherited $1000 dollars. She spent $600 of her inheritance for a custom-built piano. Before dropping out of college…