As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. While the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, the American Revolution was far from over. However, this newly created document sent waves of renewed…
We are all aware of this big birthday that America is celebrating today. Having been born and raised 30 miles from Philadelphia, with a mom and grandparents from the city, I have been brought up with the birth of this nation imbedded in me. I would spend a few weeks…
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. June 29, 1776 When my mom was still alive, she and I spent a lot of time at the New Jersey shore. By choice, with perfect contentment in…
An hour after landing in Utah, Ensign Peak was the perfect way to get an overview of Salt Lake City. Literally. Located north of downtown, the 5,417-foot dome-shaped hill is known for its panoramic views as well as its historical significance to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
While in Salt Lake City recently, my husband and I went by the Family Search Library, the largest genealogical research facility in the world. It is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Free and open to the public, billions – not a typo – of physical…
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. June 12, 1776 On June 12, 1776, Virginia’s Fifth Revolutionary Convention unanimously adopted the Virginia Declaration of Rights. George Mason drafted this document, which declared that all men…
As my husband drove us to the most well-known historical site in Concord, Massachusetts, he said, “Wow. That is a very cool house.” Before I could reach for my binoculars, tucked in the pocket that runs the length of the bottom interior passenger door, he spoke again. “Wait. There’s a…
Did you know that Paul Revere was captured by the British in the early hours of April 19, 1775, bringing his infamous “Midnight Ride” to an end? It happened in Lincoln, Massachusetts, not long after he had left Lexington. Fellow patriots William Dawes and Dr. Samuel Prescott were traveling with…
When my husband and I took our nephew, 12 years old at the time, to see Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts, he (our nephew) thought we were teasing him about what the boulder was. I got the impression he hadn’t learned about it in school, but I honestly didn’t want…
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. May 11, 1776 As much as I know about the American Revolution, I often focus on just the area from Boston to Philadelphia. When I am reminded of…
