George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732, in Westmoreland country, Virginia, and died on December 14th, 1799 in Mount Vernon, Virginia. He was the first president of the U.S in April 30th,1789. Time line: Born in Westmoreland, country, Virginia (February 22, 1732) Father died (April 12,1743) Joined Lord Fairfax to survey Shenandoah Valley (1748) […]
Ice cream is a soft frozen dessert made from milk, cream, sugar, and other flavors. There are different myths and sources of where ice cream originated. According to some, the origin of ice cream dates from 550 BCE in Persia. Their ice cream was composed of sweetened ice water crushed into tiny pieces sprinkled with […]
Nathan Hale: Colonial Spy Nathan Hale should be an example to us all. He did what not many human beings would be willing to do: lay down his life for his country. His selflessness set an example for many who were to come and he was a forerunner for the American Revolution. Nathan Hale was […]
Happy Black History Month Guys! Black History Month is a celebration of great achievements by African Americans and their important role in U.S. history. It was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson who was a well known African American historian. It has always been celebrated in February. Here is a list of some great African […]
Every last Thursday of November, Thanksgiving is celebrated across the United States. But what is Thanksgiving? How did this holiday begin and, what does this day mean for us now? Thanksgiving was proclaimed a national holiday in 1789 by President George Washington. However, the holiday was celebrated off and on until 1942 when Congress officially […]
Do you like apples? Here are some cool apple trivia facts: There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples! Most apples trees came from Europe. The only apple native to North America is the sour Crabapple. Washington is the #1 producer of apples in the U.S. An Apple tree can grow up to 40 feet […]