Stephen Decatur and the IntrepidStephen Decatur was born in January 1779, just west of modern day Ocean City near what is now Berlin, Maryland. He was a daring and famous…Sep 27, 2021Sep 27, 2021
Gold! — Coloma, CaliforniaOn January 24, 1848, a man named James Marshall discovered gold in what is now the town of Coloma, California. At the time, he wasn’t…Aug 20, 20211Aug 20, 20211
Times Beach — The Story of an American TownIt is difficult to describe how uncomfortable summer can be in St. Louis. Hot and humid doesn’t really capture it. To understand, you have…Jul 6, 2021Jul 6, 2021
The Mennonites Come to KansasThe Mennonites came to Kansas in the mid-1870s. Although they were farmers and Kansas offered ample space for farming, they had to travel…Jun 15, 2021Jun 15, 2021
