Benjamin Franklin was an extraordinary American. His résumé would include: founding father, Renaissance man, editor, author, publisher, inventor, scientist, scholar, philosopher, politician, statesman, ambassador, diplomat, benefactor and even fashion icon. You can learn all about the life of this unusual and creative and inspiring man by watching “Benjamin Franklin,” a two-part, four-hour documentary by Ken… read more >>
Did you know that Women’s History Month began as Women’s History Week? In fact, the celebration of women’s history is a fairly recent celebration as its origins go back to 1978 – only 44 years ago! It started in California when Sonoma school district devoted a week to celebrating women’s contributions to history. The idea… read more >>
The United Nations General Assembly designates January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this date in 1945, the concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. All member nations of the United Nations are encouraged to honor the victims of the Holocaust. To learn more about how the United Nations recognizes this day visit the United Nations… read more >>
The holiday season is a time of wonder, beauty, celebration, and spending time with the people you love. But it can easily turn stressful when there’s a lot of pressure to find the perfect gift, make the perfect feast, create the perfect memories for your family, and so on. It happens to the best of… read more >>
The day that started the World War for the U.S.A. December 7, 1941 is the day that Japanese forces attacked U.S. soil with hundreds of fighter planes. In the end they were able to destroy or damage twenty Navy vessels, which included eight battleships and over 300 planes. More than 2,400 Americans died, including civilians,… read more >>
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival, beginning on the eve of the 25th of Kislev (a month on the Hebrew calendar which usually coincides with the month of December) and celebrated for eight days. This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, November 28 and concludes at sundown Monday, December 6, 2021. As it coincides with… read more >>
Today is Thanksgiving Day! As you recline on the couch, digesting your feast, kick back and enjoy this blog all about Thanksgiving. History In the United States, Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, and this year that is November 25. (The United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and Japan also celebrate similar holidays about being… read more >>
The Battle of Gettysburg The town of Gettysburg, located in southeastern Pennsylvania, was thrust into history when the Civil War literally came to its door steps. In the scorching heat of July 1 through July 3, 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought in what became the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. Even though the… read more >>
November is a month to recognize the many accomplishments and honor the history of the First Peoples of America. The background into the creation of this month-long celebration goes back over a century, which you can read about at the NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.gov website. There’s even more historical details, including a great timeline to all the Congressional Resolutions… read more >>
September 30 is National Chewing Gum Day. Besides exercise for the jaw, the history of gum chewing is flavorful! Scientists have found a wad of birch resin with tooth imprints that was chewed in Finland from 9,000 years ago. Why did they chew it? Maybe for the same reason we do: enjoyment. Maybe they also like the fresh breath… read more >>
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