AWARD WINNING D.A.R. ESSAY
Mara’s essay “Young America Takes a Stand: The War of 1812”. Mara’s narrative and descriptive essay made her the National First Place Winner of the Eighth grade American History contest for the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.). Mara will have the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. in June to accept her award at the D.A.R. Continental Congress. There were more than 10,000 entries nationwide for the DAR American History Eighth Grade Essay Contest. Written by Mara M 8th grade This is dedicated to my great-great-great-great-great grandpa Thomas Francisco of the 3rd regiment of New York who fought in the [...]
The White House Historical Association
Written by Catherine S. Age 12 Posted on May 2012 The White House Historical Association website is a terrific learning tool. It contains facts, trivia, history, timelines, media, and a multitude of information about the White House, such as who lived in the White House when, and what was added to the White House. I really enjoyed flipping through the contents of this website, and viewing virtual tours that made me feel as though I lived in the White House my whole life. Its simplicity and learning value is remarkable. Students who have an interest in art will enjoy the [...]
Fort Negley
Written by Hannah M. Posted on April 2012 Fort Negley was built in 1862 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Declaration of Independence
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that [...]