250 Years of Common Sense
The 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is a significant event that celebrates the enduring impact of his revolutionary ideas. Th...
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When January Settles In
January arrives with a stillness that feels heavier than the months before it. The calendar turns, expectations reset, and yet the days themselves see...
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Starting the New Year Off…
There will be many 250th Anniversaries of things this year…Some significant ones right off the bat. · ...
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The Quiet Gift of a New Year
As another year has drawn to a close, there is a quiet blessing in simply being able to look ahead. Not everyone is granted that grace. The pass...
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The Legendary Crossing of the Delaware River
As related in a letter dated the following day, General George Washington writes to Congress from his headquarters in Trenton, New Jersey, to report t...
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A Gentle Pause before January
As December draws to a close, we find ourselves standing in a quiet in-between. The calendar is nearly full, yet our hearts feel unfinished, lingering...
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Farewell Parties
Who doesn’t love a great party? Our founding fathers were known for their parties for different reasons. In December of 1783, there was reason t...
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Christmas traffic and the signs of Goodwill
Every December, the Christmas spirit arrives right on time, until it meets traffic. If you survive Wilkinson boulevard this time of year, you&rs...
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Colonial Taverns
Colonial taverns during the Revolutionary War served as crucial community hubs for socializing, business, and political debates serving as cente...
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Reflections of Christmas from Childhood
There are certain seasons in life that never really leave us. They settle into our hearts like soft snowfall… quiet, steady, unforgettable. Chr...
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A Choral Christmas Tapestry 250 Years in the Making Dec. 12–14
HICKORY, N.C.—When I think of childhood Christmas gatherings at the Luhrs’ home, my mind instantly goes to the CDs we played throughout th...
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Lydia Darragh, the Unknowing Spy
Lydia Barrington was born in 1729 in Dublin to Mary Aldridge and John Barrington, the youngest child of six. On November 2, 1753, she married the fami...
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When a heart breaks in December
I read an obituary today that stayed with me long after the words faded from the page. It told the story of someone who had carried loss after l...
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Anniversary of Mayflower Landing
In November 1620, 102 brave souls landed in Plymouth. They created the Mayflower Compact and expanded English colonization in North America. The Mayfl...
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Let Grief Turn Into Love Again
There are moments in life when grief arrives like an unexpected storm—quiet at first, then overwhelming, soaking our days with memories, questio...
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A Warm Welcome to the Thanksgiving Season
Thanksgiving is a time when homes fill with familiar aromas, families gather around crowded tables, and gratitude takes center stage. While today&rsqu...
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