150 Icons That Define West Virginia/ West Virginia Turns 150 On June 20th
West Virginia turns 150 on June 20th. At the Cultural Center in Charleston they have an exhibit on the 150 Icons That Define West Virginia. During that week I will […]
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General Stonewall Jackson Dies- This Day 1863
On this day in 1863 Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson died eight days after he was accidentally shot by one of his own men at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Stonewall […]
Booker T. Washington Becomes First African-American On A U.S. Postage Stamp-This Day 1940
On this day in 1940 African-American educator, author and leader Booker T. Washington became the first African-American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp. Booker T. Washington grew […]
The First Mother’s Day Is Celebrated- This Day 1908 In Grafton, West Virginia
On this day in 1908 the first Mother’s Day was celebrated in Grafton, West Virginia. Anna Jarvis held a service of commemoration for her mother. Jarvis would campaign to have […]
Frank Buckles- The Last America American Veteran Of World War I- Died This Day 2011
Frank Buckles died 2 years ago on this day at the age of 11o. Frank Buckles was the last American Veteran of The Great War- World War I. He had enlisted […]
“Rocket Boy” Homer Hickam- 70 Today
Homer Hickam turns 70 today. Homer Hickam is a former NASA engineer who wrote the memoir “Rocket Boys” which was the basis for the movie “October Sky.” Homer Hickam grew […]
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