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Remember the September 11, 2001 attacks against America. The 9/11 Museum tells the story through media, narratives, and artifacts. You will hear personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope. Easy activities for your child at home – Write a letter to a local hero to thank them for what they do in their own community […]
Happy 4th of July everyone! Do something absolutely fun to celebrate America’s Independence! Eat, play, sing, dance, watch something, honor, play our word search game, and just enjoy! But first, just a little history lesson below about our freedoms – Each section in the Declaration of Independence explains why it had the right to declare […]
Let’s say “goodbye” to Stan Ellsworth, historian, patriot, and actor. We admire his contributions to American history and TV by making it fun, adventurous, and relevant. Did you know? TV host of American Ride U.S. History teacher Harley Davidson motorcycle rider Vital Statistics: June 20, 1959 – March 30, 2013 Actor in “Luck of the […]
Remember the time of kings and queens? There were good monarchs and bad ones. Let’s delve back into history for a few moments while examining life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. “In 1685, James became the next king. Then William and Mary overthrew King James. The Glorious Revolution had begun. William III and Mary […]
Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today’s topic is “The Civil War Ends.” Both sides took a second look at their strategies, strengths, and weaknesses. President Lincoln had first thought the north would be strong enough militarily to defeat the south. However, reinforcements under the command of Thomas J. Jackson, also […]
September 16th is Mayflower Day. In 1620 the Pilgrims left Plymouth, England to find a place to practice religious freedom. Did you know? The Pilgrims also wanted to find a better life for themselves The Pilgrims were headed to Virginia on a ship called the “Mayflower” Due to a storm, they landed off the coast […]
Help your child learn about the story of the September 11, 2001 attacks against America. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum tells the story through media, narratives, and artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope. Activities your child can do at home include – Write a letter to a local hero to thank […]
We are so thankful for the great service and protection the FBI has given Americans for so many years. Did you know? FBI stands for Federal Bureau of Investigation Its mission is to protect the American people and uphold the United States Constitution Protect the U.S. from terrorist attack Protect the U.S. against foreign intelligence, […]
Nichelle Nichols made television history in the 1960’s with her portrayal of the Star Trek character Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. She was fourth in command of the starship Enterprise. As an African American woman, she made history in 1968 with one of the first interracial kisses in a scene with William Shatner, who played the show’s […]
This dugout canoe was found on the banks of the Red River! It dates to the 14th Century! At 34 feet in length, it is the largest Native American canoe ever discovered in Louisiana! Did you know? The dugout canoe was made from the hollowed-out logs of large trees Larto Lake is connected to the […]
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