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Thanksgiving 1565 and Thanksgiving 2009

Ever wonder what the first official thanksgiving was like back in 1619?  It was nothing like how …

Tribute to Fred Lieber

(From time to time we post guest blogs. Richard Freeman is a local historian who is one of our guest writers. He portrays Abraham Lincoln’s …

The Boston Tea Party 1773 and Tea Parties 2009

(From time to time we post guest blogs. Richard Freeman is a local historian who is one of our guest writers. He portrays Abraham Lincoln’s …

John Hay Remembers Abraham Lincoln’s Birthdays

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I have many good memories of President Lincoln.  He was a man of many stories, a huge heart with a heavy and lonely burden for …

Christmas Traditions & Nostalgia

The day of our Savior’s birth rapidly approaches. Speaking on a very personal level this holiday means something very different than it did 6 years …

Lincoln’s Faith

Yes, Lincoln was a Christian
But his conversion came late in life
If you are like me, you may have assumed that Lincoln was a …

That’s My Story

That’s My Story
Today we live in a very divided and selfish country.  We seem to be agreed on very little - either socially or …

Gettysburg

It was my honor and privilege to have visited the battlefield at Gettysburg over the period of July 1-3 this year. It was my …

What Does Flag Day Mean To Me?

On Saturday June 14, 2008 we will officially observe flag day.Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of …

The Electoral College — I Say Keep It

It is likely that the issue of the Electoral College will be discussed a good deal between now and the election in November, and probably …