On Toward America 250
America’s 250th anniversary is almost upon us.In preparation, a Revolutionary War-themed exhibit has opened at the Catawba County Museum of Hist...
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Deposits Of Love
She was blessed with stories...Stories that opened doors...Stories that taught her...Taught her about good...Good and bad...Things to do...Thing...
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Love And The Train
Many years ago...The United States was growing...South Carolina was maturing...Trains were connecting...Connecting cities...Connecting people... ...
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Kitschy landmarks grip my attention
As winter doldrums set in, I dream of road trips. And when it comes to roadside attractions, the kitschier the betterThink the Peachoid outside Gaffne...
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House Of Warm Memories
Her Mother had shown... Shown her this house...The house she grew up in... It was a beautiful house......
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The Adams Family Of Massachusetts
The Adams family in Massachusetts were embroiled in the politics of the days leading up to the Revolutionary War and for many years after it ended. Am...
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A Close-Up Look At Our Split-Term Presidents
Presidential politics is my spectator sport. I follow political figures constantly and relish biopics about the men who have served as our Chief Execu...
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British Empire Building & Circumnavigating The Globe
While many would argue that the British Empire began to dwindle in 1775, it also expanded during that time. The second voyage of James Cook, from 1772...
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250th Anniversary Of Wedgwood Blue China
While there was revolution brewing, it is important to note that the entire country was not in upheaval. Many things were carrying on as normal. Until...
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Believe It Or Not, It’s 2025 Already
The new year arrives Wednesday, moving us into the second quarter of the 21st century.The new century isn’t so new anymore. If you’re like...
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Advent, Christmas & Epiphany During The Pre-Revolutionary War Era
For those unfamiliar, Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebrat...
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Preparing For War
In December of 1774, James Madison was appointed to Orange County, Virginia, Committee of Safety. The committee function was to oversee local militias...
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Kindness Sparks Chain Reaction
One day this fall, I had lunch with a friend up in Alexander County. The friend I’ll call Shirleen, will strike up conversations with most any p...
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Capture Of Fort William And Mary
In December 1774, the nation was on the brink of war. There were many incidents that could have set off the actions that led to the war. This one inci...
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George Washington At Home
Our national archives hosts a vast number of written materials from our founding fathers - among them, a daily journal of George Washington (GW). What...
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The Life, Times, Death And Legacy Of Thomas Paine
---Another article from the SAR and DAR leading up to America's 250th birthday in 2026.On 30 November 1774, Thomas Paine arrived in Philadelphia. He w...
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