Battles of Lexington and Concord

The Dawn of the American Revolution July 4th, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  It is important to look at the events that led up to this defining moment in American history. The Battles of Lexington and Concord which were fought on April 19, 1775, marked the…

The First Thanksgiving

Although modern Thanksgiving is a national holiday which takes place on the fourth Thursday of November, the first Thanksgiving most likely happened between September and November 1621.  The celebration took place over three days and included many recreational activities.  Very little is actually known about the first Thanksgiving as there were only two firsthand accounts…