Posts from November 1, 2022

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The First Thanksgiving

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November 1, 2022 /
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Although modern Thanksgiving is a national holiday which takes place on the fourth Thursday of November, the first Thanksgiving most likely happened between September and November 1621.  The celebration took place over three days and included many recreational […]
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War for Independence

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November 1, 2022 /
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Long years of battle and defeats, freezing winters, disease, starvation, no pay, often lacking warm clothing, weapons, and ammunition – and yet Continental soldiers fought on, loyal to one man, George Washington. Thirteen small colonies, with no navy, […]
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