taraMay 21, 20193 minThis Day in History: Clara Barton founds the American Red CrossOn this day in 1881, the American Association of the Red Cross is founded by Clara Barton. She must have been one determined lady. She...
taraMay 20, 20193 minThis Day in History: The Revolutionary War Battle of Barren HillOn this day in 1778, the Battle of Barren Hill occurs. Mere days earlier, a group of Oneida Indians had offered their assistance to...
taraMay 16, 20193 minThis Day in History: North Carolinians rebel, years before the American RevolutionOn this day in 1771, the Battle of Alamance is fought. The battle occurred nearly four years before the “shot heard ‘round the world” at...
taraMay 7, 20192 minThis Day in History: George Washington’s inaugural ballOn this day in 1789, the first inaugural ball is held. It wasn’t quite what we think of as a presidential ball, but it was a celebration,...