Posts tagged history

On this day in 1781, the world turned upside down. After nearly three weeks of fighting, British Gen. Charles Cornwallis found his troops surrounded by …

On this day in history, fire devastated parts of the Midwest. After months of unusually dry conditions in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began on …

On this day in history, the Model T hit the open road. Fresh off the assembly line in Detroit, Henry Ford’s idea became a reality …

Over the past few weeks, we have covered some darker topics. Today, we’re going to bring some good fortune back into our lives by learning …

Life expectancy in the United States has doubled since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Surprising, right? It shouldn’t be, because the America …

On this day in history, the U.S. Constitution was signed after nearly four months of debate and deliberation. Twelve of the 13 states sent representatives …

On this day in history, one conflict ended while another reared its terrible head.  Following the British defeat at the Battle of Yorktown, representatives of …

On this day in history, the Krakatoa volcano’s eruption intensified, bringing the world closer to what would become one of the loudest sounds ever recorded. …

To begin with this year’s spooky story times, I figured we’d start with something I have been very interested in over the summer break: Southern …

Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” debuted under a tent in Moscow on Aug. 20, 1882, marking one of the most famous finales in orchestral history.   …