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Jak Smyrl and the Joy of the Picasso Napkin

scottbpruden wrote 50 minutes ago: There’s an old story about a woman who approached Pablo Picasso in a cafe and asked him to dra … more →

Tags: Codorus Press, Freelance, Immaculate Deception, independent publishing, Journalism 2, Scott B. Pruden, Writing #2, 1996, 96

The Yankee Man-of-War - Anonymous

thebardonthehill wrote 4 hours ago: (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Yankee Man-Of-War ‘Tis of a gallant Yankee ship that flew the stripes … more →

Tags: A-B (by poet name), Poems of other poets, American History, Anonymous, bard on the hill, british fleet, Featherstone to Dunmore, John Paul Jones, Poems

Barbarous Founders and Other Strange, Early Morning Insights

jquseless wrote 2 days ago: I’m an early riser nowadays. Or at least my alarm goes off pretty early, usually 4:00 or 4:30 … more →

Tags: History & Current Events - Christian Perspectives, united states, George Washington, American History, barbarism, Prisoners of War, Torture, U. S. Constitution, Founding Fathers

THE TOP FOUR FORGOTTEN CONFLICTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY2 comments

balladeer wrote 2 days ago: With the Memorial Day holiday weekend coming up what could be more appropriate than to examine a few … more →

Tags: American History, Battle of Chillicothe, Ed Wozniak, Edward Wozniak, forgotten history, Forgotten Wars of the United States, MEMORIAL DAY, Mexican War, The Philippine War

America's Second War of Independence

Phil Henry wrote 2 days ago: proclamation of war by Pres. Madison The War of 1812 is sometimes called America’s Second war … more →

Tags: Madison, Jefferson, War of 1812, Langguth, Star Spangled Banner

1: George Washington (02/22/1732-12/14/1799)1 comment

Christopher Lahey wrote 3 days ago: On February 22, 1732, George Washington, the man who would eventually become the first President of … more →

Tags: Presidential History, Presidents, US President, Vice President, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, thomas jefferson Jrcretary of state, secretary of war, Secretary of Treasury

Benjamin Franklin's Bastard by Sally Cabot

librarycrystal wrote 3 days ago: We all know that our Founding Fathers were, for the most part, very human and flawed. Alexander Hami … more →

Tags: American History, Tories, Whigs, Benjamin Franklin, William Franklin, Founding Fathers, constitution, illegitimate sons, Scandal

Annual Bike Ride Raises Funds To Preserve Land In Chester County

ATAtkins wrote 4 days ago: By Jim Melwert PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (CBS) – It’s not too late to sign up for a bike ride th … more →

Tags: Heard On, Local, News, Syndicated Local, watch & listen, Bike ride, Chester County, French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, Iron Tour

Let's take time to give Martha some credit2 comments

cwesser wrote 4 days ago: This won’t be my best work (by a long shot), but it’s something I wanted to mention befo … more →

Tags: George Washington, President, Washington, Single Parent, single mother, Single father, Martha Washington, slaves, Family

The Declaration of Independence (Part II)

gwenfredette wrote 4 days ago: Week 5: The Declaration of Independence (Part II)   READ:  K – 4:  The Declaration of Independence b … more →

Tags: Colonial America, Charlotte Mason, Literature Based History, homeschool curriculum, Lesson Plan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, History, Declaration of Independence

Tap Loading

Twistification wrote 4 days ago: “I have done this in competitions, where I was running out of time. Spitting makes the ball we … more →

Tags: Weapons of the Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, Infantry, Musket, Tap loading

They talked about their service and privations together.

Lisa Y. Henderson wrote 5 days ago: State of North Carolina Wak County pearsonally appeared before us Nancey Whitehead widow of Burwell … more →

Tags: BIRTHS DEATHS MARRIAGES, military, Pétitions, Evans, scott, Halifax County, Wake County, Granville County, Pension

Act One, Scene 13 comments

je parle américain wrote 6 days ago: Drayton Hall, Georgian-Palladian style plantation house constructed in 1738 near Charleston, South C … more →

Tags: A Sword Unsheathed, American History, American Revolution, Creative Writing, Drama, French history, french language, Je parle américain, je parle american

Patrick Henry - Nice Guy, Considerate Adversary, Good Loser

spruce23perch wrote 1 week ago: To hear their quarterly earnings is interesting and presents you an idea of what path they are likel … more →

Tags: charter schools associates, Charter Schools, charter associates, conference calls, toll-free conference call, Patrick Henry

The Declaration of Independence (Part I)

gwenfredette wrote 1 week ago: Week 4: The Declaration of Independence (Part I)   READ:  K – 4:  The Declaration of Independence by … more →

Tags: Colonial America, Charlotte Mason, Literature Based History, Lesson Plan, Declaration of Independence

The Trouble with Time Travel8 comments

likeamagnet wrote 1 week ago: Want to spice up your Facebook Newsfeed? Follow Like a Magnet on Facebook! … more →

Tags: Comics, Comic, facebook, Flash, George Washington, Magic, photograph, Picture, smartphone

Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern3 comments

Mad Queen Linda wrote 1 week ago: Patterns are everywhere, aren’t they? I was tramping through Valley Forge National Historical … more →

Tags: Travel (2), weekly photo challenge, cannons, military, outdoors, Travel, wasps nests, Weekly Photo Challenge

Carter, Revolutionary War soldier.

Lisa Y. Henderson wrote 1 week ago: State of North Carolina, Sampson County   } Superior Court of Law Fall Term 1820 On this 25th day of … more →

Tags: military, Pétitions, Sampson County, carter, Pension, Soldier

Cronus the Crab visits Valley Forge Park

cronusthecrab wrote 1 week ago: Hi!  Cronus here!  I hope everyone is having a great day!  I wanted to tell you about our last trip … more →

Tags: valley forge national park, George Washington, Cronus the Crab, Penelope the cat, junior park ranger, Homeschool, field trips


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