Edgar Allan Poe
Happy Birthday to Edgar Allan Poe, born January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts to actor parents.[1] I just read The Tell-Tale Heart to...
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Flag Day
I am a day late, as Flag Day was yesterday, June 14, but I wanted to share some information about the American Flag. The first official...
Labor Day
Labor Day became a national holiday when Congress passed the act on June 28, 1894, marking it for the first Monday of September annually....
Scottish Family History Reseach
I would like to thank Dr. Bruce Durie for his illuminating, highly educational and entertaining class "Scottish Family History Research:...
Indigenous People's Day
We celebrate Indigenous People's today, as they should be celebrated everyday. #indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday #honor
Ten Oldest American Cities
According to an article entitled "10 Oldest Cities in the United States," posted on ThoughtCo., the oldest cities in our country, along...
Stepping Back into History
Last night while out to eat with the family at a local restaurant, Tom Quick Inn, the hostess came over to our table and asked if we had...
The History of ASL
In 1817, Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc founded the Hartford Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb.[1] It...
Greatest Discovery
What is the best thing you have discovered while researching your family history?
Today in History
On May 2, 1670, Charles II of England provided the Hudson Bay Company with a charter permitting them to conduct fur trading with...
The Battle of Culloden
In continuation of Scottish heritage month, I would like to remember the Battle of Culloden on it's 275th anniversary. This was...
WHAT IS GENEALOGY? Part One
Genealogy is so very many things, especially to different people. However, for those who may just beginning their journey or are curious...
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