The Birth of a Nation
July 4, 2025
Jefferson spent seventeen days crafting the document, drawing on Enlightenment philosophy, particularly the ideas of John Locke about natural rights and the consent of the...
On This Day in History: The Final Day That Decided the Fate of a Nation
July 3, 2025
One hundred and sixty-one years ago today, the fate of the American nation hung in the balance on the rolling farmland of southern Pennsylvania. July...
Recipes, Baseball, and Louisa May Alcott: It's a Publication Day!
July 1, 2025
History doesn't always mean boring lectures about people you've never heard of - sometimes history is a recipe, a landmark, or sport. That's what we're...
On This Day in History: June 25, 1876: The Battle of Little Bighorn - When Custer's Last Stand Became America's Most Famous Military Defeat
June 25, 2025
One hundred and forty-nine years ago today, the rolling hills of southeastern Montana witnessed one of the most stunning military defeats in American history. On...
New Releases, Now Available
June 24, 2025
Each town, each place is steeped in memories. Some of these stories you already know, and some are hidden within the collective depths of the...
Juneteenth: The Journey from Texas to National Recognition
June 19, 2025
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, carrying news that would fundamentally change the lives of a quarter million enslaved people in...
Fresh Off the Press: Today's New Releases
June 17, 2025
There's nothing quite like the excitement of publication day, that moment when months (or sometimes years) of research, writing, and careful editing finally comes together...
On this day in history: the Day the Law Finally Caught Up with Al Capone
June 12, 2025
Ninety-four years ago today, one of America's most notorious criminals faced what many thought was impossible – federal indictment for his crimes. On June 12,...
“Cajun Night Before Christmas” Named Louisiana’s Official Children’s Christmas Book
June 11, 2025
Beloved Louisiana classic Cajun Night Before Christmas was named Louisiana’s official children’s Christmas book yesterday. The designation comes via house bill HB273, brought to the...
New Local History Books to Explore
June 10, 2025
Every town has its secrets, and every neighborhood holds mysteries waiting to be uncovered. While you might think you know your local area inside and...
The Hidden and Heroic History of LGBTQ+ America: From Shadows to Visibility
June 9, 2025
Today's LGBTQ+ Americans inherit a rich legacy of resistance, creativity, and community building. From the colonial-era individuals who quietly lived their truth to the Stonewall...
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride: When a 16-Year-Old Became Revolutionary War MVP
June 6, 2025
On the stormy night of April 26, 1777, while most teenagers were probably complaining about their chores or sneaking out to meet friends, sixteen-year-old Sybil...
