He was born in Haile in the Duchy of Magdeburg, Germany in 1685. His musical talent was discovered very early, much to the chagrin of his father. His education included some musical training, but his father withdrew him from that. … Continued
The stories about Jesus’ birth in the nativity begin with the opening chapters of Matthew and Luke. Artists throughout history have tried to recreate those momentous times. Come and see the works of the masters such as: Durer, Da Vinci, … Continued
This holiday traces to the 4th Century and a priest named St. Valentine. Come and follow the history of the man and subsequent literary and business people who have impacted that holiday into our time. What did Chaucer say? What … 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
In the early 1800s, the celebration of Christmas had pretty diminished into something that was mostly ignored. What brought about the change? How did one small story of Charles Dickens change our perception? What did Thomas Nast do that made … Continued
Throughout American history, we have had many wars and supported, to varying degrees, our soldiers and their valiant efforts. How did Decoration Day morph into Memorial Day? Who was BJ Cigrand and what did he do? When we stop to … Continued