Exploration, Conflict, and Defining Change This Week in American History: June 22–28 The week of June 22 through June 28 has produced events that helped
Author: Bradley Finnearty
Annie Oakley: The Ohio Girl Who Taught Women to Aim Higher
From a childhood marked by poverty and hardship to a life spent inspiring confidence and independence. When most people hear the name Annie Oakley, they
Moments That Made America: Revolution, Freedom, and Giant Leaps Forward
The story of America is a story of perseverance, progress, and occasional giant leaps forward. During the week of June 15 through June 21, the
The Festivals, the Fireworks, and the Real America.
The America I See As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, The Real America is already getting ready. Communities across the country are organizing
Moments That Made America: Rights, Freedom, and the American Promise
June 8–14: Revolutionary Ideals to Modern Civil Rights Feeding the American Promise June 12, 1776 Virginia Declares Rights Before America Declares Independence Nearly a month
Music, Fireworks, and Community Spirit
Featuring Mitch Kirkpatrick and a Night of Fireworks On June 6, Jerry’s Fireworks hosted the Hamburg Fireworks Display just south of Lancaster, Ohio, bringing together
Southeast Ohio’s Surprising Connection to the Wild Bunch
How a Boy from McArthur Became Butch Cassidy’s Closest Friend
When most people think of Ohio’s place in American history, they think of presidents, astronauts, and aviation pioneers. Few would ever associate the hills of Vinton County with the American West. Yet Southeast Ohio’s surprising connection to the Wild Bunch reveals that one of Butch Cassidy’s closest friends began his journey not in Wyoming, Colorado, or Utah, but in the small town of McArthur, Ohio.
Moments That Made America: From Independence to Normandy
A Week of Courage, Change, and Consequence From Independence to Normandy: history is often remembered through famous dates and familiar names. But behind every turning
The Next Chapter for Mitch Kirkpatrick
Dreams Delayed, Not Denied: Part 2 On July 1st of last year, I wrote an article titled Dreams Delayed, Not Denied: The Spirit of Resilience.
Moments That Made America: Seven Stories. Countless Ripples Through History.
One Week. Seven Stories. Countless Ripples Through History. History rarely moves in straight lines, sometimes a week creates countless ripples through history. Some weeks are
