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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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
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This week it seems like I’ve come across more interesting Historical Highlights than usual. If you want to learn about… Read more Historical Highlights 153
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My parents arrived yesterday for a short visit, so we’re off to explore and picnic today. Meanwhile here are some… Read more Historical Highlights 145
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Yesterday we moved into our rental house and this afternoon the moving truck dropped off our stuff. Of course, one… Read more Historical Highlights 141
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It’s moving day! A truck is coming this morning to load up our belongings and ship them across the country.… Read more Historical Highlights 138
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Happy Friday. This week’s historical highlights touch on slavery, the Civil War, the civil rights movement, Willa Cather, Isaac Rosenberg,… Read more Historical Highlights 136
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I’ve had a busy week, so here I am with a short list of historical highlights. I hope you enjoy… Read more Historical Highlights 134
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Got some free time this weekend? Here are a few suggestions: Take a peek at a rare Jane Austen manuscript.… Read more Historical Highlights 130
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Happy Groundhog Day! Here’s a Canadian story about the removal of a historical statue. A massive new project “will combine… Read more Historical Highlights 127
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My historical highlights post is a little late this week because we had an unexpectedly busy day yesterday. It turned… Read more Historical Highlights 107
Colonial Views of Slavery: Adams & Washington
This last post in the series on American colonial views of slavery by my mom, Lori Ferguson, considers the views… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: Adams & Washington
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Good morning! I have some interesting historical highlights for you, including thought-provoking articles on Thanksgiving and children’s books, a cartography… Read more Historical Highlights #059