by spotlight1 | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
This month we welcome acclaimed Revolutionary War novelist Lars Hedbor to the blog. The American War of Independence Around the World by Lars Hedbor POP QUIZ! Which of the following were locations where incidents directly connected to the American War of...
by spotlight1 | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are delighted to welcome our guest, bestselling author Stephanie Dray, to the blog this month. Washington in the Round: Exploring a Legend Through Fiction by Stephanie Dray Vern with Stephanie Dray (left) and co-author Laura Kamoie at the 2019 Historical Novel...
by spotlight1 | Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Movements are underway across the United States to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While the major focus is on July of 2026 for America’s birthday party, the celebrations have already begun. It started in Boston Last...
by spotlight1 | Dec 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
George Washington’s iconic home, Mount Vernon, wears out like any other home. For 45 years, George himself oversaw and expanded the Mansion. As a child, he had lived in the home his father built in 1734, which was gradually expanded to the house we know today....
by spotlight1 | Jul 5, 2023 | GWS BLOG
This is the fifth year that George Washington has personally appeared at Harbor Ridge, a middle school in Gig Harbor, Washington. Students prepared a welcome sign that reflects their enthusiasm to hear from the first president. They knew they could ask any...