I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy stole the hearts of the American public in the 1950s. The show continues to be a fan favorite almost seventy years later. Who doesn’t remember the antics and hijinks of Lucy Ricardo and Ethel Mertz? Or Ricky … Continued
History of August
With August comes the end of summer vacation and the return to school for the majority of students. August also brings the end of summer vacation for many people, although the official end of summer is not until September 22nd. … Continued
History of Rubies
The ruby is the gemstone for the month of July. The word derives from the Latin word ruber, which means red. The color is due to an element known as cromium. The ruby is a popular gemstone, which can be … Continued
National Picnic Month
July is National Picnic Month. So what better time than to take a picnic for our monthly outing? The word picnic first appeared in print in 1692. The term originally described a group of people dining, who brought their own … Continued
History of the Beach
For many families vacation time means a trip to the beach. The leisure sport of vacationing at the beach is fairly modern. One of the earliest seaside resorts opened in the 1720s in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. Bathing Machines were introduced … Continued
History of Columbia
Columbia is the personification of the United States. Her name is historically used to describe the Americas and New World. The District of Columbia is named after her. The patriotic hymn “Hail Columbia” is also in reference to her. This … Continued
History of Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is another iconic symbol of American Independence. Philadelphia had a city bell which was used for public proclamations or warnings of danger. The bell had been in use since the city was founded in 1682. The original … Continued
History of Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam personifies the American government, but where did he originate? The first literary reference to Uncle Sam was in the 1816 The Adventures of Uncle Sam, in Search After His Lost Honor by Frederick Augustus Fidfaddy, Esq. His origins … Continued
History of The Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle is another symbol of freedom in America. On June 20, 1782 the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United State. This symbol is an eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch … Continued
Who Was Yankee Doodle?
In the spirit of the Fourth of July, let’s take a look at the history behind the popular song Yankee Doodle Dandy. We all think about the Revolutionary War when we hear the song, however the folk song dates back … Continued