Craig Fehrman sets out to prove that the Lewis and Clark Expedition, so often explored by historians, still holds undiscovered insights. By delving into original diaries and lesser-known accounts, he aims to offer readers fresh perspectives on this iconic American story.
Few markets reflect a nation’s evolution as vividly as real estate. This article outlines the significance of American property development, touching on how it intersects with politics and business.
On June 24, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., the League of Women Voters of the Midland Area will conclude its “Celebrating the US Semiquincentennial Speaker Series.” This special event at Creative 360 will shine a spotlight on significant moments in the nation’s development.
From its earliest days to modern times, Kentucky has played an outsized role in shaping America. This legacy of explorers, diplomats, entertainers, and activists stands as a testament to how much the Bluegrass State continues to contribute to our nation’s story.
The Revolutionary War gunboat “Philadelphia” fought the British for only one day, yet its significance endures. Submerged for 160 years in Lake Champlain, this 29-ton relic reveals how the struggles of 250 years ago still shape our view of American history.
At 104 years old, Geb Galle still remembers watching warplanes ascend over Battleship Row. Dressed in his Navy whites on the USS Nevada, he had no idea that moment would reshape the course of his entire life.
Abigail Adams once famously said, “Remember the ladies.” This article reflects on that call by exploring how families can celebrate Women’s History Month together, with stops in cities like Washington, Philadelphia, and New York—each offering opportunities to learn about visionary women.
In this opinion piece, columnist Steve Skinner argues that America was built on the labor of immigrants and slaves, recalling memories of President Barack Hussein Obama’s tenure. The result is a reflective look at the nation’s history and how past lessons can inform current discourse.
Appalachian State University’s Department of History will soon welcome Dr. Lindsay Rae Smith Privette to discuss the American Civil War in its speaker series. Her appearance reinforces the continuing importance of historical examinations of the conflict, offering fresh perspectives on the era’s lasting impacts.
In December 1836, Ossian Tignor Brown was born in Meriwether County, Georgia, during a time when apprenticeship, not formal law school, paved the path to legal practice. Growing pains were evident in the small railroad town he helped guide, reflecting an era when civic leadership could come from the humblest of origins.