Most of us have heard of America's Independence Day, (I would hope anyway 😉), but not many have heard of Rhode Island Independence Day. What even is it? Not long ago I did an entire post on Baptist involvement in our nation's fight for Independence. If you missed it, make sure to check it out! … Continue reading Rhode Island Independence Day
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Baptists: Champions of Liberty// American history that schools won’t teach you
As most of you I'm sure have come to realize, I am proudly Baptist and American. I make no efforts to hide it. This comes as a terrible shock to most of you, I know. 😉 But why does the name Baptist mean so much to me? Why will I most gladly be labeled as … Continue reading Baptists: Champions of Liberty// American history that schools won’t teach you
The British Prison Ship by Philip Freneau
Several weeks ago I did a post on England's Concentration Camps during the War for Independence. In that post I quoted a few lines from an American soldier held on board one of these infamous prison ships. Philip Freneau has come to be known as the Poet of the American Revolution. As I have read … Continue reading The British Prison Ship by Philip Freneau
History Buff Blog Tag
I have been wondering for an eternity now why someone hasn't created a blog tag for history buffs. I know I can't be the only one out there that adores history and would love to do a blog tag surrounding it. Am I right? Please tell me there are a few of you out there … Continue reading History Buff Blog Tag
Seize the Fight Cover Reveal
I have the privilege of participating in the cover reveal for a new anthology that is coming out! And let me tell you, it is going to be great! But before we reveal what the rest of the cover looks like, let's find out more about the book itself. Seize the Fight Freedom. Liberty. Independence. … Continue reading Seize the Fight Cover Reveal
England’s Concentration Camps
Well known to the entire world is the horrific conditions within the Nazi Concentration camps of the Second World War. Yet hidden within the pages of time is the history of Great Britain's concentration camps of the American War for Independence. Floating death camps. Watery dungeons. Torturous prison ships. These were England's Concentration camps some … Continue reading England’s Concentration Camps
The Miracle of New Orleans
America's Second War for Independence. Few people even realize that that is one of the names the War of 1812 has been known as. It's actually quite fitting if you think about it though. We were still a young nation at the point war was declared once again. Rather than fighting for the ability to … Continue reading The Miracle of New Orleans
Yankee Doodle// History of the Song
Any red blooded American has engrained in their memory the lyrics and tune to the historic folksong, Yankee Doodle. As children we grow up singing and whistling it, and as adults we do the same . (Yeah, don't act like you're too cool for that.) It's become a symbol and emblem of America and patriotism. … Continue reading Yankee Doodle// History of the Song
3 Ways History Is Becoming a Thing of The Past
Okay, no pun intended in the title. Just had to throw that out there. But it's a valid argument that History is becoming lost to the raging waves of time. How though? I'm glad you asked. 1. Cancel Culture The number one thing that I see as being a reason for History becoming lost to … Continue reading 3 Ways History Is Becoming a Thing of The Past
Blood In The Snow: The Winter That Forged America
At the very heart of the American Spirit lies a name that we all recognize: Valley Forge. It was the winter our fledgling nation was tried to the breaking point—and lived to fight another day. There are some misconceptions though about exactly what the situation was regarding Valley Forge. Many claim that our soldiers were … Continue reading Blood In The Snow: The Winter That Forged America
Seeking The Timeless Anchor 