David Walker, author of the publication Walker’s Appeal, is one of the greatest civil rights figures in early American history. However, it’s quite likely you’ve never heard of David Walker. Today we explore his story. Walker was a free African American who lived from 1796 to 1830. He was born in North Carolina to a […]
Tag: American Revolution
The Boston Tea Party – What You Didn’t Learn
I’ve done some reading about the Boston Tea Party lately and learned a few things I think my readers will find interesting. If you can remember all the way back to high school history and what you learned about the Boston Tea Party, the story probably goes something like this. In 1773 the British Parliament […]
Anopheles Quadrimaculatus – The Most Unappreciated of the Founding Fathers
From the day you had your first history lessons in school, you’ve probably heard stories of the American Revolution and the greatness of our nation’s founders. Even if the reasons have become a bit fuzzy, places like Lexington, Concord, Valley Forge, and Yorktown remain landmarks in our collective memory. I’ll bet, however, that your high […]