Celebrate the Legacy of John Lewis: “March” Series

In celebration of the life and legacy of the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis (1940–2020)—the last li

Meet Cathay Williams: The Only Female Buffalo Soldier

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Picking the Brains of My Aunts

For many years, my mother’s four sisters lived in Des Moines, Iowa, their hometown.

George Caleb Bingham, the Missouri Artist

For those who enjoy touring homes of a bygone era, Independence, Missouri, has several that are monument

Historical Libraries: The Library of Alexandria

The Great Library of Alexandria was a massive, ancient library.