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Jane Addams: Building Community, Building America
January 25, 2026
The Strength of Showing Up The American spirit is often associated with bold leadership and sweeping change, but just as often it is defined by something quieter: the willingness to
History
Hobbamock: The Warrior and Leader Who Helped Shape Plymouth’s Early Survival
November 30, 2025
A Powerful Figure in Wampanoag Society Hobbamock (also spelled “Hobomok”), a prominent pniese — an elite warrior, counselor, and trusted agent of the Wampanoag sachem Massasoit Ousamequin — played an
History
The Alamo Cenotaph Restored & Rededicated: A Veterans Day Tribute to Courage and Sacrifice
November 12, 2025
Honoring 85 Years of Texas Heritage Beneath a bright Texas sky, hundreds gathered on Veterans Day to celebrate a moment rich in symbolism and history — the rededication of the
Culture
Squanto’s American Legacy: The Remarkable Journey of a Cultural Bridge
November 2, 2025
Early Life in Patuxet Tisquantum, commonly known as Squanto, was born in the Patuxet tribe, part of the Wampanoag confederation in present-day Massachusetts. His homeland sat in the area later
Culture
New Bicentennial Trail Law Connects Texas History, Nature, and Growth
October 7, 2025
Texas is charting a new path to celebrate its past and promote its future through the Texas Bicentennial Trail, a new hike-and-bike network connecting the Alamo to the State Capitol.
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The Stingy Jack Legend That Lit the First Jack-o’-Lanterns
October 4, 2025
Ancient Roots in Folklore Did you know the first jack-o’-lanterns weren’t pumpkins at all? Long before the glowing orange faces lined American porches, people in Ireland and Scotland carved eerie
History
Benjamin Franklin: America’s First Great Innovator and Founding Father
September 21, 2025
Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s most remarkable Founders, a man whose restless curiosity and boundless energy left a mark on nearly every corner of early American life. Born in
America
Governor Scott: Never Forget 9/11 and the Hope That Followed
September 12, 2025
Yesterday, Governor Phil Scott of Vermont issued a solemn reflection marking the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that shook the United States on September 11, 2001. His words, though
America
Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Added to National Register of Historic Places
August 29, 2025
A slice of Wisconsin’s dairy history has officially been preserved for generations to come. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced that Widmer’s Cheese Cellars in Theresa, Dodge County, was added to
Entertainment
Surf Ballroom Launches Immersive Tribute to Buddy Holly, Valens, and The Big Bopper
August 6, 2025
A powerful new tribute to three of rock ‘n’ roll’s earliest legends is set to debut this September in the same venue where their final performance took place. The Surf
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