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President’s Week: Thomas Brand
Thomas Jefferson is known to have composed much of the Declaration of Independence…but he wasn’t happy with the final product. We’ll discuss what made Jefferson…
President’s Week: Between Washington & Jefferson
His presidency was sandwiched between presidential greats George Washington and Thomas Jefferson…and unfortunately, much of his work in helping form this nation has been lost…
President’s Week: Washington’s Birthplace
George Washington’s birth date was always clear…February 22, 1732. The location of his birth though was difficult to pinpoint. It’s still a mystery to most…
A Valentine’s Wedding Record
My grandparents were married on Valentine’s Day and they celebrated 76 wedding anniversaries. But today, we honor a Valentine’s wedding record measured not in the…
More Weddings Than Anywhere in the Nation
This county performs more weddings than any other in the nation. You probably have a good idea where that county might be located, but do…
The Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls Wilder lived in several Midwestern states during her lifetime. She was well into her 60s before her first of the “Little House” series…
The Story the Author Told
In 1879 there was no town here. It was a vast open prairie that could at time be beautiful and at times be so brutal…
Writing the Declaration of Independence
You’ve probably not heard of Timothy Matlack, but you’ve certainly heard about the words he wrote. We’ll tell you why this man’s penmanship caused him…
The US Marshals Museum
Who makes sure that the scientists of Antarctica are accountable to the law? It may sound like a strange question, but the answer will be…
The Critical Role of the US Marshals
They are the longest tenured federal law enforcement group in the United States. Their important work has played a critical role in U.S. history, however…
