October 2016: The Man Behind the Musical: Discovering “Hamilton” If you didn’t know much about Alexander Hamilton before the hit show “Hamilton” took Broadway by storm in 2015, odds are... Read More
September 2016: Picture Perfect: Roz Schanzer Is Illustrating American History If you have never been excited about American history, you likely haven’t read one of Rosalyn Schanzer’s illustrated picture books.... Read More
August 2016: Who Was “The First Emancipator”? We know that Abraham Lincoln — as well as several of the Founding Fathers — wanted to abolish slavery in the United States. But... Read More
July 2016: Grateful American™ Kids Rock — and Here’s Why! David Bruce Smith’s Grateful American™ Foundation is proud to release the “Grateful American™ Kids Rock!” music video, which stars 30 students from The Steward... Read More
June 2016: Congratulations to Author Flora Fraser — Winner of the Prestigious 2016 George Washington Prize for “The Washingtons: George and Martha, ‘Join’d by Friendship, Crown’d by Love’” As the winner of the 2016 George Washington Prize, author Flora Fraser was awarded the $50,000 prize for her book, “The... Read More
May 2016: Who Will Win the 2016 George Washington Prize? The process of awarding the 2016 honor began in February, when Washington College announced seven finalists for the prestigious George Washington Prize... Read More
April 2016: Journey to the Past — Join us on a tour of Ben Franklin’s only existing home! In the heart of London stands the Benjamin Franklin House, the home where he lived between 1757 and 1775. Built circa... Read More
March 2016: Who Will Win the 2016 Election? When it comes to restoring enthusiasm for American history, David Bruce Smith’s Grateful American™ Foundation likes to shine a spotlight on the... Read More
February 2016: Understanding Thomas Jefferson’s Stance on Slavery The complex relationship between Thomas Jefferson and slavery has been studied extensively and debated by his biographers and scholars. The owner... Read More
January 2016: Why Was President James Monroe the 18th-Century Forrest Gump? The last president who is considered a Founding Father is James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States (1817-1825).... Read More
December 2015: Honoring the Women Who Gave So Much — Turning Point Suffragist Memorial We celebrate the holidays and end 2015 with a tribute to the suffragists, who gave so much to ensure women would... Read More
November 2015: Witness the History of the White House Did you know that before former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy lived in the White House, the first families took their furnishings... Read More
