Nominate your favorite historical figure you learned about in Social Studies this year. Include why he or she is your favorite. The winning post will see the name of the person in a star like the one above on the blog. Here is a link to the last contest. Here is a link to the winner.
Peale's mastodon had its tusks pointed down to increase its look of ferocity. Presidcent Jefferson warned Lewis and Clarke to watch out for the beasts he believed to be still living. For the whole story read this article from Common-Place.
Noel made national news in 1969 when a train passing through town, loaded with grain blew up. There is an exhibit at Harber Village. Be sure to check it out when we visit.
Chiune Sugihara is a hero. He risked his life and the lives of his family to do the right thing, and because he did hundreds of people survived the Holocaust. What is a hero? Who is your hero? Why?