The battles for Concord and Lexington have become recognized as the starting point of the American War for Independence. "The shot heard round the world" is the way many would describe it. Of course it wasn't heard around the world literally. Rather, it was an event that echoed across the continents of the globe, shocking … Continue reading The Midnight Riders of 1775
Colonial America
Rhode Island Independence Day
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
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
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
Fundamentals of a Strong Nation: Lesson 1
I am beginning a new series on the blog here that I hope will be useful to those who read it. I have found more and more that people are not being taught the important principles that have made our nation the greatest in the world. It is quite astounding to be honest. If America … Continue reading Fundamentals of a Strong Nation: Lesson 1
Nathan Hale: Heroes of History Spotlight
Drum roll please! If you are anything like me, you crave learning and reading about history's incredible heroes. Some of them are very well known, while others have unfortunately been pushed to the recesses of the history books. Regardless of how well known they are though, I love studying them. Growing up, one of my … Continue reading Nathan Hale: Heroes of History Spotlight
Pray for a Hurricane// A History Post
Yes, you read the title correctly. No, it was not a fluke mistake. There was actually a hurricane that saved Boston as the result of people praying! Today we are going to dive into exactly how this hurricane saved the New England town and why it even came about. So hang on, here we go! … Continue reading Pray for a Hurricane// A History Post
Seeking The Timeless Anchor 