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On This Day
In American History

A daily storytelling platform that highlights pivotal moments in U.S. history, weaving archival detail with emotional resonance to remind audiences how the past shapes the present.

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Heartfelt
Histories

Nearly 40 stories that bring America’s past to life through compelling moments, iconic figures, and surprising artifacts. You’ll love the quick reads that mix human drama with rich history.

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Gettysburg
Journeys

Step onto the paths where history was made. Gettysburg Journeys blends vivid storytelling with on-the-ground guides to the battlefield, town, and hidden gems. Dive in, find your next stop, and see the Civil War come alive one journey at a time.

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Philadelphia
Remembered

A reflective blog that brings the city’s past to life through untold stories, rare photos, and personal recollections. It invites readers to rediscover Philadelphia’s heritage, one memory, one moment, one neighborhood at a time.

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Unparalleled Historical Insight

Blogs that’ll have you coming back for more

April 9
Charles E. Burchfield, born on April 9, 1893, in Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio,…
July 19
Long associated with the grim legacy of the 1692 Salem witch trials,…
January 30
Miss Alice Roosevelt The charming daughter of the President, who has been…
June 9
The largest cavalry clash of the American Civil War, the Battle of…
September 15
James Fenimore Cooper was born on September 15, 1789 in Burlington, New…
August 27
An hour that saved American freedom. On August 27, 1776, as part…
September 21
The prototype of the B-29 bomber made its first flight at Boeing…
October 6
On October 6, 1829, the 6th Governor of Louisiana, Pierre Derbigny, died…
February 15
Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts.…
March 1
Glenn Miller with his orchestra c. 1940 On March 1, 1904 Glenn…
Carols of the Civil War
Just about each of us have our favorite Christmas carol. That tune…
In Honor Of Womanhood
Artwork of Eve Wikipedia public domain As we honor women, in the…
A Gettysburg Story
ONE OF MANY HORRIFYINGLY TRUE TALES FROM EYE WITNESS ACCOUNTS THAT WILL…
Gettysburg Romances
This small town in America is full of romance. From the day…
Heartfelt Historical Journey
I would like to introduce you to Bruce Kottke. Born and raised…
Do you believe in ghosts?
There are thousands of photos taken every year. Paranormal investigations happen daily,…
A Gettysburg Journey
My name is Amanda Zook Collins. I have been actively researching the…
Boys Will be Boys
Photographic artwork from 1863 Artwork sketch from 1863 of Little Round Top…
Little Round Top A Story
Today’s view of Little Round Top’s rocky slopes On your next Gettysburg…
From Gettysburg to Greatness: The Legacies of Men Forged in Fire
Young, proud, scared, and unaware of what history would bring, they arrived…
From Comrades to Compromise: The 1877 Grant-Hayes Transition
For years before any votes were tallied, Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford…
Eight Great Images of Native American Chiefs
  via Wikimedia Commons, public domain Chief Washakie of the Shoshone tribe holding…
13 Moments in History that United US
1. The Declaration of Independence It was a bold and extremely risky…
Hero Tales From American History – The Battle of Trenton
  THE BATTLE OF TRENTON by Henry Cabot Lodge Audio Archive Reference…
Evolution of The Woodstock Monument
Here are photos of the original marker commemorating the Woodstock Music &…
George M. Shippy
"George M. Shippy, general superintendent of police of the city of Chicago,…
Radiant Olympians: Victorious American Athletes (Part 1)
Determination, sacrifice, accomplishment. These are just a few traits that one appreciates when…
Andrew Jackson’s Presence of Mind
“Boys, big enough to carry muskets, incurred the dangers of men. Robert…
Eight Thanksgiving Scenes from The Past
      Turkey Farm near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - 1940 via Library…
Hero Tales From American History – Bennington
  Bennington by Henry Cabot Lodge Audio Archive Reference Link   We…
Penn’s Promise: The City of Brotherly Love
William Penn had more in mind for Philadelphia than just a collection…
Philadelphia Cradle of Liberty Magnet
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Quotations of Benjamin Franklin
Quotations of Benjamin Franklin Nearly 100 quotes
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George Washington Inaugural Address Parchment replica in tube
George Washington Inaugural Address Parchment replica in tube
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Articles of Capitulation: Cornwallis at Yorktown
Articles of Capitulation: Cornwallis at Yorktown October 19th, 1781 parchment replica
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At Home with The General: A Visit to the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
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Founding Father Parchment Timelines
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250th Anniversary of American Medallion
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101 Things You Didn’t Know About The Civil War
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Revolutionary War Colonial Period Playing Cards
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