The Faith of Rosa Parks
Lest you think that my husband Ray and I always agree on things, let me tell you my reaction when he first told me the topic of his most recent podcast: “Much More than A Street Name.” I am embarrassed…
Tag american history
A History of Thanksgiving Day: From 1621 to the American Revolution
The Pilgrims of Plymouth observed only three kinds of holidays. Each Sunday they observed the “Sabbath” by worshipping and hearing sermons. Postcard illustrating Pilgrims going to church. Courtesy of The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and…
What Happened on June 30, 1859?
On the morning of June 30, 1859, Jean François Gravelet, a 34-year-old French acrobat, better known by his performance name of Monsieur Charles Blondin became the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. A crowd of 25,000…
Homeschoolers Celebrate America
Friday was a special day for Ray and me. We had the privilege of being homeschoolers again. One of our daughters’ children finished up their homeschool year that day. Our daughter invited us to come to an America the Beautiful…
European Explorers Come to America
Last night Ray and I went to our younger daughter’s house to watch the episode of “It’s Your Business” that I mentioned a couple of weeks ago. Ray and I are very grateful to our friend Michael Aikens for interviewing…
Join Us for Laura’s Birthday Party
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867. Monday is her 155th birthday, and you are invited to a party. Join us at 1:30 p.m. Central Time for a free online birthday party. Join us as our son John…