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Arkansas’ forgotten Revolutionary War battle and the epic charge that ended it
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...
16 Surprising Facts About the U.S. Post Office
Reader’s Digest put together these 16 interesting facts about the history of USPS and earlier postal services. Keep reading to brush up on these facts about the beloved mail delivery system that ...
The Civil War That Never Ended
In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...
How a 392-year-old outlaw philosopher inspired the American founders
Between the bookshelves and in his book, "The Outlaw John Locke," Twice Sold Tales co-owner John MacBeath Watkins' restless ...
History's Headlines: Henry Longnecker, soldier statesman
Henry C. Longnecker (1820-1871) was born in Cumberland County but later made Lehigh County and Allentown his home. He served ...
These middle schoolers spent a week touring Underground Railroad sites in Camden and Lawnside — and taking photographs of them
Students spent a week touring Underground Railroad sites in Camden and Lawnside and taking photographs to learn about the ...
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‘A Resolution and Protest Against Slavery’: Volunteer finds the Holy Grail of abolitionist-era Baptist documents
Jennifer Cromack was combing through the American Baptist archive when she uncovered a slim box among some 18th and 19th ...