Naming Rights and the First Governor of New Jersey

by Caroline Warfield

The source of place names always fascinates me. We are at the shore this week, enjoying Cape May Point with family. It has me wondering about the name of the place. Who was… Continue reading →

Elizabeth Loring–Patriot or Loyalist?

by Becky Lower

  One of the best parts of writing historical romance is stumbling across little known characters who in their own small way affected the outcome of history. One of these is Elizabeth Loring,… Continue reading →

The Swamp Fox: Hero of the Revolution

by Linda Bennett Pennell

One of my writing passions is taking those tantalizing footnotes of history and weaving stories around them. Celebrating Independence Day got me thinking about heroes and reminded me that there are some who… Continue reading →

George Washington’s Tent

by Caroline Warfield

History is made up of people, places, events—and objects. Among the latter Washington’s Marquee (his campaign tent) stands out, if only for its arc of American history. I first saw the tent at… Continue reading →