March 23rd of 2025 is the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's famous 'Liberty or Death' speech. And this blog is celebrating it!

Despite two significant losses during spring, Thomas Jefferson inspires celebration and hope. All through reading his Garden Book.

What the Dead Leave Behind is a perfect example of why I love historical fiction: you can be entertained and learn history all at once!

Just weeks after her 64th birthday, Susan B. Anthony presented her case for women's suffrage.

News for 2025: the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg are free to visit!

Krista isn't just a home-school mom who happens to love history. She's a dedicated educator and scholar- so her review of History Unboxed is one to read.

Visiting gravesites can definitely ignite historical curiosity. Read about two that did it for me.

I learned a lot of American history while I was in Palm Desert, but these two desert discoveries stood out.

On January 29, 1785, John Jay, the new Foreign Secretary, announced his office was open for business.

If you visit the Coachella Valley in California, drop into the Palm Desert Historical Society to kickstart your learning about the area, on Cahuilla native land.

January 17, 2025 marks 319 years since the birth of Benjamin Franklin. His wisdom lives on, along with his impact.

In the What American History Is About blog's first interview, historian and podcaster Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey shares his mission, his story, and his love for Stratford Hall.

What do history lovers Google? Check out the most popular posts of 2024 on the What American History Is About blog!

When a history blogger hits the road to help family out, what should she bring along?

December 23rd was a pivotal day when it comes to the father of our country, but what else happened on this day? I've created a historical summary, blogger-style for you.

How can you get the best possible experience from my history blog? This post will walk you through it.

On December 12, 1775, an espionage revolution began with a letter sent to Arthur Lee.

A twist on "this day in history" sharing front page news from three American newspapers on December 11, 1924.

After seeing Colonial Williamsburg's Cry Witch, this blogger was inspired to find documents related to Grace Sherwood's witch trial.

Our 4th US President, James Madison was as complex as any of our founding fathers. Here are 3 perfect insights to introduce him to history lovers.

Have you visited Patrick Henry's Scotchtown? He only lived there for a few years, but they were pivotal ones.