The Underground Railroad in Vermont Before 1850
Vermont was the first state to organize a statewide antislavery society in 1834. Three years later, it had 89 antislavery societies with nearly 10,000...
Old West Female Outlaws – Prostitution in the West – Soiled Doves
Prostitution in the Old West
In the early days of Western settlement, women were scarce. Prostitution was not looked down upon. Lonely miners were glad...
The Big BOO!
A man in Pittsburgh opened his front door and heard a sad voice; the voice came from the radio and seemed to be mourning...
Close Calls for “Little Sure Shot,” Annie Oakley
One of history's most famous sharpshooters, Annie Oakley, almost lost her life on two occasions in accidents that had nothing to do with guns...
A Brief History of 19th Century Women’s Fashion
Fashions come and go over time, creating fads that sweep the nation and are dropped just as quickly. Fashion in the 19th century expressed...
Battle of Little Bighorn: 38 – Custer for President?
James Bennett, publisher of the New York Herald wanted to oust the front-running Presidential candidate nominee, Samuel Tilden, governor of New York. Tilden, a...
Evacuation Day – Real Holiday or Excuse to Drink Green Beer?
Most people are familiar with St. Patrick’s Day: leprechauns, shamrocks, parades, and of course, green beer. But few outside the city of Boston are...
The Origins of Thanksgiving
As early as kindergarten children are taught the story of the Pilgrims and Indians first Thanksgiving; however some origins of this holiday may...
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok
American Legend Wild Bill Hickok was an honorable man who was a war hero, scout, gambler, and lawman who spend most of his life...
Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer
Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer served two terms from 1886-1894. He was a champion of the working man. His outrageous quips frequently appeared in national...