Adventures in PA: Taxes and Treasures
We arrived one Friday afternoon in Washington, PA to visit the Whiskey Rebellion Center and nearby David Bradford House to learn more about pioneer life and taxes in Pennsylvania. Let’s set the scene. In [...]
Three Ways To Enjoy Holiday Giving
They worshipped Jesus and then presented Him with gifts. The old cliché "it is more blessed to give than to receive" is certainly appropriate for this time of year. For Christians, Jesus coming to [...]
The Infamous Unknown Battle
If I were to ask you to name famous battles, what might you say? Thermopylae… Milvian Bridge...Waterloo… If I asked you to narrow down your famous battles to American history, I imagine you would [...]
Looking Back in Thanksgiving: What Motivated the Pilgrims to Sail to America
Their perseverance, principles, and sacrifice laid the foundations of self-government, freedom, and fair relations. Four centuries ago, a small group of Christian families set sail in a cargo ship to cross the Atlantic. We [...]
5 Ways History and Geography Can Be Fun!
There’s no secret about it: I’m in love with history and geography. And why wouldn’t I be? Together, history and geography weave a vivid tapestry that can’t help but draw students in, firing their [...]