Author: Tom
The Most Well-Known Native Woman in US History
She is probably the most well known Native American woman in our country’s history, a lady vital to the success of an incredible journey two…
Clothing Styles That Don’t Tell the Full Story
Sometimes what we wear tells us a bit about who a person might be. In this area, the clothing styles of old may not tell…
Your Name and Side of Town
Sometimes a person’s last name gives a clue to where their family originated from. In this community, it may tell you which side of town…
Celebrating the Early Settlers
In southeast South Dakota you’ll find a community that celebrates some of the early settlers who homesteaded the area. Their story was one of persecution…
Flowers in Everyone’s Yard
Lots of people plant flowers in their yard and around their house. That’s somewhat the case here, although in this town, the entire community comes…
A Building Out of Place
In Wessington Springs, South Dakota you’ll find a building that may seem out-of-place compared to the other homes and businesses in town. However, a stop…
Power In Prayer
There is power in prayer. For the residents of this city, the results of their prayers are still celebrated every year to commemorate an event…
Learning About a Battle from a Song
What you know about this battle probably comes from a song you’ve heard. So today we’ll “Take a little trip along with Colonel Jackson” to…
Keeping Their Freedom
It was Christmas of 1814 and the residents of New Orleans knew the British were heading their way. Soon they’d be on the ground intent…
Saving a City from Falling to the Enemy
Before you can get a group to move toward a goal, you have to get them working together. That was the biggest challenge facing this…
