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…
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. May 4, 1776 On May 4, 1776, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed the Act of Renunciation in Providence, becoming the first American colony to officially renounce allegiance…
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. April 27, 1776 The focus in late April 1776 was on the military transition from the Siege of Boston to the defense of New York and the increasing…
Upon visiting the museum at Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home, you will see an enormous collection of 18th-century artifacts, including George’s personal items and military gear. With so much to look at, one never knows what one will find around each corner. I am always hopeful it is not mannequins…
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. April 17, 1776 New York has not yet declared for which side of independence it stands. Government officials and merchants are supplying the British ships in the harbor….
