In elementary school, most Americans learn about the “first Thanksgiving” – a celebration held by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in honor of the Native Americans who aided their survival in unhospitable conditions. What if I told you that was only half the story? Yes, the settlers received aid and yes, there was in fact … Continue reading Mayflower
It's Thanksgiving weeks here in the US, which means lots of travel and cooking and time with family if you're celebrating. We are traveling, so I'll be stepping away from social media and the blog this week. Other than some pre-scheduled posts, you won't see much from me this week. The good news? That gives … Continue reading This Week: November 19th
For much of our country’s history, Benedict Arnold has been a name synonymous with the word traitor. It’s easy to think of him as this criminal who chose the wrong side of the American Revolution, but there’s so much more to this man. A remarried widower with several children, he was driven by a need … Continue reading Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the fate of the American Revolution
