Articles
June 2, 2023 - by Jane Cook
First Fireworks for Independence: Virginia’s Gift to America
GenealogyBank.com
January 1, 2022 - by Jane Cook
The Boldest Common Sense New Year’s Resolution Ever
Articles
Common Sense: Prelude to the Declaration of Independence #America250
January 27, 2026 0
https://youtube.com/shorts/58Ho9NLn5Yg Common Sense turns 250 Common Sense was the most influential publication leading to the Declaration of Independence. In January 1776, an unknown writer, Thomas…
George Washington and the Army’s First Thanksgiving
November 26, 2025 0
Melania Trump: Which Other First Lady Had a Back Channel to Russia?
October 22, 2025 0
TV-Video
America 250-Phillis Wheatley
February 6, 2026 0
Phillis Wheatley Phillis Wheatley is one of my favorites from the American Revolution. I’m drawn to her as a writer. We know that thousands of…
Ben Franklin: Father of American Free Speech
January 29, 2026 0
Sign Up to Stay in Touch!
November 26, 2025 0
2026 America 250 Keepsake Calendar
November 26, 2025 0
