Fall officially begins this weekend! The weather, the clothes, the food, the routine… I look forward to it all. With… Read more Historical Highlights 160
Did You Know? Owen Sound & Underground Railroad
Did you know that Owen Sound, Ontario was the northernmost terminus of the Underground Railroad, the secret network of citizens… Read more Did You Know? Owen Sound & Underground Railroad
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I’m running late this weekend, so I’ll just list the historical highlights that I came across. I hope you find… Read more Historical Highlights 159
Favourite Historical Fiction of My Childhood
Did you read historical fiction as a child? I didn’t have any ambition to become a historian or archivist, but… Read more Favourite Historical Fiction of My Childhood
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Here are this week’s historical highlights, including some excellent articles (don’t skip the first one!) and intriguing recommendations. They touch… Read more Historical Highlights 158
You found what in the attic?! 3rd Edition
My blog just passed its third birthday, so here I am with my annual round-up of unexpected archival discoveries, anything… Read more You found what in the attic?! 3rd Edition
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What are you up to this weekend? We hope to attend the local fall fair on Saturday. The kids are… Read more Historical Highlights 157
5 Things I Learned in August
Today I’m joining Emily Freeman to share what I’ve learned lately. Feel free to chime in in the comments! Charlotte… Read more 5 Things I Learned in August
Favourite Things: August Edition
Looking back over the past month is a great way to appreciate all the good things I’ve experienced (even better… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
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Here are a few interesting historical highlights… “Hoover Shrugged: Ayn Rand’s one-sided love affair with the FBI” (a couple of… Read more Historical Highlights 156
Four Picture Books About Edison and Tesla
I think picture books are a great way to learn about historical figures and famous inventors should be particularly interesting… Read more Four Picture Books About Edison and Tesla
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Here are this week’s historical highlights. Sign me up to visit Mark Twain’s house! What do you think of interactive… Read more Historical Highlights 155
Who Was Charlotte Mason?
Have you heard of the British educator Charlotte Mason (1842-1923)? My sister and I are both interested in homeschooling our… Read more Who Was Charlotte Mason?