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How America Keeps Redefining George Washington Over Time

May 31, 2026

George Washington seems to slip through history like smoke. Every few decades, people return to his story, shaping him into something new. This says more about America than about Washington himself. No matter how much we dig into the records—his battles, his presidency, his famous farewell speech—th

education

Discovering the Past: Freeport's Land and Its First Inhabitants

February 13, 2026

A big project is happening in Freeport, Maine. Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is teaming up with the Penobscot Nation. They want to learn about the land's history. This land was once home to the Wabanaki and Abenaki peoples. They got a $10, 000 grant for this project. The m

environment

Nature's Silent Storytellers: How Plants Reveal America's Past

January 16, 2026

America's history is not just written in books or spoken by people. It is also told by the trees, plants, and flowers that have seen it all. In a new book, the idea that plants are silent witnesses to the country's past is explored. This is not just about botany. It is about how Black communities ha

opinion

America's 250th: Reflecting on King's Justice Call

January 4, 2026

The United States is about to celebrate its 250th birthday. As the nation reflects on its history, it's important to remember the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He spoke about living in a time of big changes. He saw hope and progress, but also challenges. Dr. King believed in exposing injustic

education

Harvard's Long Overdue Move: Returning Slave Photos to South Carolina

May 28, 2025

Harvard University has decided to hand over old photos of enslaved people to a museum in South Carolina. These photos, taken 175 years ago, are believed to be the first of their kind. They show a man named Renty and his daughter Delia, who were enslaved in South Carolina in 1850. The photos are cal

education

Liberty Hill's Old Diner: A New Spot for History and Community

February 7, 2025

In the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina, leaders have their sights set on breathing new life into an old diner, Al's. The diner sits on East Montague Street and has been a landmark for generations. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, has a rich history and the community is look

entertainment

Little House on the Prairie Comes Back to Netflix

January 30, 2025

Imagine that you have a favorite childhood book. What if it was adapted into a TV show that became a hit? And what if it was then rebooted for a new generation? That's what has happened with "Little House on the Prairie". There's a reason why the American frontier is so popular. It is a t

education

Unlocking Black History: Florida Students Learn Beyond School Walls

December 28, 2024

Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Flor

history

Old Silver Coin From Pre-US Era Sets Auction Record

November 22, 2024

Imagine this: a tiny silver coin, just a bit bigger than a nickel, sold for a whopping $2. 52 million at an auction! This coin is special because it's from way back in 1652, before the United States even existed. It was found in an old cabinet in Amsterdam eight years ago, and it's been a hot topic

politics

President Biden Apologizes for Boarding School Abuse, Native Americans Demand Action

October 26, 2024

On Friday, President Joe Biden did something no other sitting U. S. president has ever done: he apologized for the brutal treatment of Indigenous children in boarding schools. For 150 years, the U. S. government took children away from their homes and families, forcing them into schools where they w