Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was born free in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1825. Her story is covered in an earlier post (Oct 18, 2018) on HistoricalNovelsRUs on Facebook. But what about life aside from her writing? For many African Americans, life … Continued
When was Thomas McKean born? Thomas McKean was born March 19, 1734, to William and Letitia McKean in New London Township, Pa. close to the modern Maryland and Delaware borders. His father William was a well-to-do tavern keeper. William and … Continued
Black History day Larry Lapsley was a humble, unassuming man, and lived the life of a Kansas farmer. Few who knew him thought him unusual – but they didn’t know his story. Larry was born in Danville, Kentucky on the … Continued
On Sept. 17, 1862, America’s bloodiest single day, a small force of Confederates on high ground for three hours defended the critical crossing against troops belonging to Ambrose E. Burnside’s 9th Corps. With the wounding of General Joe Johnston at … Continued
Continuing series on the history of Socialism in America After Eugene Debs began to fade, the reins of socialism in America were picked up by Norman Thomas. Thomas was born in Marion, Ohio to Emma and Weddington Thomas. Weddington was … Continued
Did you know…Eugene Debs (November 5, 1855 – October 20, 1926) ? Continuing series on socialism in America Debs was one of the founders of the 19th-century labor movement and five times the candidate of the Socialist Party of America … Continued
It’s 1848… pandemonium is about to grip Europe. Continuing series on the history of socialism in the United States. In France, the Orleans monarchy is overthrown, and the Second Republic under Louis Napoleon begins, succeeded by the Second Empire. Louis … Continued
Did you know… Old Economy Village? Continuing series on the history of socialism in the United States Last week we looked at Robert Owen and the Harmony Society, attempting to form a socialist utopia in the United States. This week, … Continued
Socialism in America – our look. Our motto here is we make history fun – but also looking at the past with relevance for today. In that spirit, this is the start of a new series on the history of … Continued
Did you know… Mary Ellen Pleasant (19 August 1814 – 4 January 1904)? Black history day Mary Ellen’s origins have conflicting sources and birth dates. In one version of her memoirs dictated to her god-daughter Charlotte Downs, she claimed she … Continued