Harriet Tubman
The American Moses. She was born in poverty and slavery. She never had the benefit of a formal education. She had what we call street smarts. She inspired many slaves that freedom not only was better, but it was an … Continued
The American Moses. She was born in poverty and slavery. She never had the benefit of a formal education. She had what we call street smarts. She inspired many slaves that freedom not only was better, but it was an … Continued
The aftermath of the war. During the autumn of 1945, the world finally was starting to catch its breath. We had just endured the largest man-caused cataclysm the world had ever known. Countries around the world were decimated. Economies were … Continued
In a valley in northern California on January 24, 1847, a man named James Marshall discovered flakes of gold in a creek at a place called Sutter’s Mill. That discovery set off a worldwide explosion of interest. Men and women … Continued
One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified and put into effect. It was an accumulation of years of effort and involved a multitude of people that helped bring about that change. Come and hear the stories of various … Continued
Beginning with Sputnik, how did America respond to the challenge of space? NASA was founded, the Original 7 Astronauts were selected, Alan Shepard went into space, John Glenn orbited 3 times, Kennedy gave his challenge and the technological developments continued … Continued
As a nation, we very early on realized the value of gratitude and acknowledging help from a higher source. The Pilgrims began the practice of Thanksgiving and the tradition has continued through the years. The art of Thanksgiving is a … Continued
During the first two decades of the new century, our nation struggled with development and then with war. When the 1920s began, many were disillusioned with the world and migrated to Paris and became the Lost Generation. Hear the stories … Continued
As we started this century, some very distinctive American voices began to take shape. Emerson, Thoreau, Fuller and other Transcendentalists let it be known that this country had a voice and a purpose. Lincoln and Twain later added a point … Continued
His name evokes wonder, magic, and curiosity. Who was he? What did he do? What is his impact on the modern world? A life-long bachelor that brought electrical power to the state of New York, he was prescient beyond belief, … Continued