Where Were You on September 11?
Is there any American who doesn’t approach September 11th with a feeling of sadness and the thought of, “What will I do? How will I spend the day?”
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Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Sarah Winnemucca (ca. 1844-1891) Educator and Advocate for Native Americans
Documented her life as a Native American in an autobiographical book published in 1883 Spoke forcefully for her people at a time when women had no political clout at all
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Teaching Children to Read, With Help From Some Dogs
The BARK Therapy Program was created to help children learn to read by reading to dogs. It works because of loving and dedicated volunteers. If you ever want proof that
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Seaman, A Newfoundland Dog Who Accompanied Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson shortly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Jefferson asked Captain Meriwether Lewis to head up a select
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Four Thoughts for the Fourth of July
1. We all consider July Fourth to be “our nation’s birthday,” but given the number of steps it took to be a free country, it’s good to be reminded of what the day actually signifies:
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A Pullman Blanket Tells a Story
What can a 100-year-old dyed-blue blanket tell us? Plenty, if we have the right interpreter. At the Journey through Hallowed Ground Conference in Gettysburg in late May (2013), John P.
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