From Comrades to Compromise: The 1877 Grant-Hayes Transition
For years before any votes were tallied, Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes were...
Heartfelt Histories Posts
Dive into Heartfelt Histories! Nearly 40 stories that bring America’s past to life through compelling moments, iconic figures, and surprising artifacts. If you love quick reads that mix human drama with rich historical detail, this collection will have you clicking “one more” all the way down the page.
Five Daguerreotypes of Frederick Douglass and the histories behind them
Frederick Douglass viewed photography as a revolution in and of itself during a century dominated...
13 Moments in History that United US
1. The Declaration of Independence It was a bold and extremely risky endeavor. Representatives in...
The Bald Eagle – America’s Symbol of Strength
Freedom, majesty, strength, unity and resilience are just some of the words that are used...
George M. Shippy
“George M. Shippy, general superintendent of police of the city of Chicago, has won promotion...
The Cherry Sisters and their “thrilling” journey
With it being late in the show, and the audience feeling they had sat...
Evolution of The Woodstock Monument
Here are photos of the original marker commemorating the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, which...
Heartfelt History goes back…back…Way Back! – Casey At The Bat
Heartfelt History goes back…back…WAY BACK! Was there joy in Mudville? In 1914, sportswriter and...
A 12th Air Force Christmas, Foggia, Italy, 1943 – by Roger Keehner
History books of World War 2 talk about the military importance of the...
A Short Biography of Pushmataha – by Roger Keehner
Pushmataha, based on a portrait by Charles Bird King. From Wikimedia Commons, public domain ...
Six Surprising Facts about Appomattox and Lee’s Surrender
McLean House in Appomattox in April 1865 via Library of Congress, no known restrictions The...
Let us be honest with ourselves….
“Let us be honest with ourselves. If our nation was built too much upon sentiment,...
