The Amazing Story of Deborah Sampson
Hunting around for something to watch on television I stumbled upon the program Mysteries at the Monuments. I like history, so the idea of finding out o...
Tag: History
The Gaelic Flag of Cape Breton
Traveling around Cape Breton Nova Scotia you just might a blue flag with a white design on it flying. It is the Blue Gaelic Community Flag and it was approved ...
The Promise of a New Life
It is difficult, I would assume, for most Americans to truly understand the immigrant experience. It is easy for us, in our well-appointed homes with all of ou...
The Boston Donkey
If you find yourself in Boston and looking for something to do, I highly recommend taking a Boston by Foot Tour. On July 4th, I was part of the Freedom Trail T...
Some Thoughts on the Confederate Flag Issue
I am a living historian and portray a Federal Chaplain assigned to the 28th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment of the famed Irish Brigade. I do not glorify war bu...
Summer Challenge: USS Constitution
Last summer I gave myself a challenge to visit some local historical sites that I had never visited or that it had been a while since I visited them. I was abl...
Podcast: America’s Spiritual Founding Father
Fr. Peter looks at a little bit of colonial religious history with Professor Thomas Kidd.
Summer Challenge: Springfield Armory
From the Brochure: From its position at the crest of a hill overlooking the Connecticut River, Springfield Armory exerted a profound influence over the City of ...
The Confederate Flag at Washington and Lee
For the past few months, students at Washington and Lee University have been petitioning the University Administration to remove the Confederate Flags that are ...
Summer Challenge: Seminary Ridge Museum
I have been vacationing in Florida the past few days for a family reunion but the Summer Challenge Continues. If you would like some background on the Summer C...