Simon the Fox, another Bit of Family Lore

by Linda Bennett Pennell

Over the past months, my posts on History Imagined have revealed a good bit of family history. Although our roots are deep in American soil, I know most likely where my ancestors originated… Continue reading →

Grand Celebrations: Recall, Retell, Reenact

by Caroline Warfield

Great events deserve celebration. Memorials and celebrations help children and adults alike learn from the past for the benefit of the future. With that in mind, this has been a great week for… Continue reading →

The Sons Of Liberty–A Band of Thugs, or The Loyal Nine?

by Becky Lower

Due to a recent minor medical issue, I was sidelined for a few weeks. As a result, I watched a lot of television, including a marathon session of the Sons Of Liberty. If… Continue reading →

A Desertion Most Personal

by Linda Bennett Pennell

One hundred fifty years ago the Confederate States of America’s brief existence came to an end after four years of bloodshed. Her people were left to wonder what would become of them, especially… Continue reading →