Thanksgiving In History

Thanksgiving Greetings with turkey

Thanksgiving Day is the last Thursday in November, and a big turkey dinner is traditional. How did this holiday start?

Investigate the California Missions

California has 21 historical missions along the coast from San Diego to San Francisco. They were built by the Spanish between 1769 and 1822. These historic buildings can be visited and toured. Some are still active Catholic parishes. They are each about a day’s travel apart by walking, although these days you can drive the whole distance in one day.

George Washington: First of Forty-Six

George Washington

George Washington was born February 22, 1732, and inaugurated as the first president of the United States of America in 1789 at the age of 57.

Discover Native American Cultures This November

Search for the local Native American tribes like the Ohlone or Muwekma people who originally lived on the lands that you may occupy. In addition, you can learn about Joy Harjo, the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United … Read more

World Rock Paper Scissors Day is August 27th!

The classic game to have some fun or to solve a conflict is celebrated on August 27th. The World Rock Paper Scissors Association hosts an annual tournament where people from all around the globe come to compete. They even have … Read more

Will Eisner: Comic Legend and Sequential Art Pioneer

Will Eisner is considered “the father of modern comics” by many within the graphic novel and sequential art communities. Many of his famous works support anti-fascists ideals and highlight the lived experiences of Jewish immigrant communities. The term sequential art … Read more