Author: Tom
Lewis & Clark’s Montana Obstacle
Although sandbars and other river snags were a danger for Lewis and Clark on the way up the Missouri River, it was this obstacle in…
The Renter Who Became Famous
George Washington is the father of the nation, but it’s this man’s name that is on the national historic site where Washington once lived and…
Raising An Army at Harvard
Today Harvard is recognized as one of the top universities in the world. In 1775, it became the home of men fighting for the cause…
What Happened to the Loyalists?
When the American revolution began, there were many living in the colonies that remained loyal to the king. In many cases, they fled the new…
Fort Union
It was the site of a vast trading network on the northern plains. It’s history spanned forty years and today, this fort has been reconstructed…
Working Through College
It can be difficult to earn the money needed to get a college education. Raymond Hagan graduated high school in 1935 and wanted to go…
Doing What It Takes to Get a High School Diploma
Today we take things like a high school education for granted. If you want a diploma, you usually have access to a school where you…
Cheese in the Windy City
As a veterinarian, Brian Gerloff knows a lot about helping animals. However, his business model is also helping farmers and big city consumers in the…
Prairie Pure Cheese
When this veterinarian began his practice just outside of Chicago, he may never have imagined how the growing city would affect his work. Now he…
St. Gaudens National Historic Site
It’s New Hampshire’s only national park service site and even if you heard its name, it’s doubtful you could tell much about the man who’s…