A pea-sized gold nugget was unearthed at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California 152 years ago on January 24, 1848. Although the news did spread, Sam Brannan, a San Francisco newspaperman, is credited with starting the actual rush on May 12 …[Continue]
Black History Month
In 1915, historian Carter G. Woodson proposed a “Negro History Week” to honor the history and contributions of African Americans. Nine years later, his dream became reality. Woodson chose the second week of February to pay tribute to the birthdays …[Continue]
The Pilgrims of Plymouth
The Pilgrims were Separatists who broke away from the Church of England to continue the work of the Reformation. One of the English Separatist congregations emigrated to Amsterdam in 1608 to escape religious persecution. The next year they moved to …[Continue]
George Washington
Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? And what’s this I hear about wooden teeth? Challenge the old myths and learn the truth about the man we call “The Father of our Country.” [Editor’s Note: An updated version …[Continue]
I Have a Dream
On August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King spoke these words: “I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is …[Continue]
American Independence
The Fourth of July barbecues, picnics and fireworks often overshadow the historical importance of the day. In search of the meaning of independence, here are some Web explorations to enjoy….[Continue]
