Middle school students often enjoy lessons that combine history with practical problem-solving. The Battle of Antietam offers one such opportunity. By focusing on Burnside’s Bridge, teachers can connect social studies with mathematics in ways that promote both...
Bread for an Army: The Capitol Bakery During the Civil War When the Civil War began in April 1861, Washington, D.C., was suddenly overwhelmed. President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to defend the Union, and within days thousands of soldiers from...
Have you ever wondered how a simple candy can be tied to history? Recently, my daughter surprised me with a pack of NECCO wafers, and it got me thinking about their fascinating past, including their connection to the Civil War! In 1847, English immigrant Oliver Chase...
Honoring Heroes: The 54th Massachusetts and the Monument That Tells Their Story If you ever visit Boston, you might see a beautiful bronze monument right across from the Massachusetts State House. It shows rows of determined soldiers marching off to war, led by a...
Today, June 19th, marks a profound and pivotal moment in American history: Juneteenth. On this day in 1865, U.S. Army Major General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, marking the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation and...
The Death of Elmer Ellsworth: A Union Martyr and the First Casualty on Virginia Soil On This Day – May 24, 1861 In the early days of the Civil War, long before the nation had fully grasped the scale of the conflict to come, the death of one young Union officer sent...
