by spotlight1 | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
George Washington didn’t live in a vacuum, and I cannot develop a clear picture of his life and times without learning something about the people around him. These include other colonial and national leaders as well as the men who served in the Continental Army,...
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....
