Thomas Fleming: What Life Was Like in 1776

Genealogy: Researching Rev War Genealogy

Brian Mann: Franklin’s North Country Mission in 1776

War of 1812: The Whitewashed War

Politico: President Obama, Historian-in-Chief

Report: Give Adjuncts Voting Rights

Dick Eastman: Changing Causes of Death in America

Chronicling America: 4th of July Celebrations

Adirondack Attic: Tools For Making Maps

Sarah Ward: Remembering A Gay Landmark

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