“Students – You can win prizes for historical essays, orations, and posters”
You can win prizes for historical essays,
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 [...]
C.W. “buddy” Kalb and Chief “unknown” story?
Written by Hannah M. Age 14 July 10, 2012
Memorial Day Prayer
Today is a day to remember those troops who fought
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.
1st Annual WE THE KIDS Bucket Brigade
1st Annual WE THE KIDS Bucket Brigade
Rare 150 Year Old Flag – Dubois County Museum
The American Flag, it was interesting
Bringing the Constitution and American History to life
Rachel, the young lady pictured, is being home-schooled and has shown a great deal of interest in what we have been doing as we have developed this site. As such, we started WetheKids.us which will be hosted by Rachel. Rachel Ann, Co-Founder of We the Kids Rachel is studying the signers of the Declaration of Independence. She has posted her report on John Hancock, the first signer. It can be viewed by clicking the tab for We the Kids and clicking the link at the bottom of the page. Rachel is from Maryland so she will also be [...]
Happy Birthday America!!! Posted by Walker (13)
Happy Birthday America!!! Posted on 02 July 2010 by admin We celebrate with fireworks, ice cream, picnics, and games, but what does it all really mean. I use to think it was just about the bang of the fireworks, and how loud it echoed, but as I am older I realized it is still about the echo, but a different kind, an echo from the past. When I lay my hand across my chest and say the “pledge of allegiance” or sing the “Star Spangled Banner” thats when I feel what the 4th of July is all about. Thoughts run [...]