How Well Do You Know America?
I’m interested in many topics, typically revolving around the United States. With this blog, we will explore peculiar history from sea to shining sea, discover interesting facts about the states, and even refine our understanding about the English language along the way. Oh, and if you find yourself famished during this adventure, be sure to consult my food posts for some delectable, yet All-American, sustenance! Onward, American!
Latest Posts
A Reflection on the Declaration
Like most Americans, I imagine, the submission and adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia would seem the be the last time the Declaration was discuss. Sure, the British refused to recognize American independence for decades and the war continued for several more years, but I never thought to ask…
Semiquincentennial
Here we are, a quarter-millennium after our Founding Fathers adopted and signed the Declaration of Independence — I believe they would have been amazed and proud to see that the humble nation they founded only 250 years ago would become the mighty nation that it is today. The United States is now the third largest…
The States of the Revolution
With the nation’s 250th anniversary fast approaching, many locations in the eastern United States are celebrating their contribution toward American independence and remembering the events which took place along the Atlantic coast a quarter-millennium ago. It can seem that the honor of having these significant locations is quite exclusive, as these events only occurred in…
The Nifty Fifty: South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the southern region of the United States with the abbreviation of SC. South Carolina became a state on May 23, 1788, making the state 238 years old, as of May, 2026. In 1663, an English colony in North America was established and named after King Charles I of England…
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Onward American 