Current Articles | Archives | Search Entries for August 2011 August 30, 2011 What Took Place This Week in History? From the birth of New York City to the kickoff of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, some of the most important events from this week in history: ... August 29, 2011 New app offers course in the Revolution Multi Educator's History on the Go series of apps has just released "Revolutionary War," to go along with its similar offerings on the Civil... August 23, 2011 What Took Place This Week in History? From the birth of New York City to the kickoff of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, some of the most important events from this week in history: ... August 22, 2011 King monument opens this week When the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial opens to the public today, it will be the long-coming realization of a dream that many of his followers have ... August 18, 2011 In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story As summer fades away and year's end edges closer, it's not too early to begin thinking about gifts for the holiday season. If you're shopping for a bo... August 16, 2011 What Took Place This Week in History? From women's suffrage to an historic military victory, some of the most important events from this week in history: ... August 15, 2011 Relive the Music of the Civil War   The sounds of authentic Civil War-era music will fill the air this Friday and Saturday (Aug. 19-20) at Gettysb... August 11, 2011 A Memoir for the Ages The days are beginning to grow shorter but it's not too late to enjoy some summer reading. What better place to start than with the World War II class... August 09, 2011 What Took Place This Week in History? From the dropping of the bomb that ended World War II to the evacuation of U.S. ground troops from Vietnam, some of the most important events from thi... August 08, 2011 Alcatraz: An Inescapable Experience Planning a summer getaway to the Pacific coast? If so, don't forget to drop by Alcatraz. Few places in America hold a richer history than "the Rock," ... August 04, 2011 Unshakeable Heroism, Sacrifice, and Faith They were there at Antietam, at Chancellorsville, at Gettysburg, and at Appomattox. At a time when Irish immigrants were unwelcome in most industries,... August 02, 2011 What Took Place This Week in History? From the disappearance of one of America's most notorious union bosses to the first tally of American citizens, some of the most important events from... August 01, 2011 Be part of the history of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most defining moments in American history. Over three days 160,000 Americans battled on the Pennsylvania groun... terms | privacy I accept the terms & confirm I am at least 21 years old