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All About George Washington’s Horse

Called the George Washington horse, a horse owned by George Washington was sure to make history books. A George Washington horse was a horse that was talented able to go through battles if need be. The term George Washington Horse actually does not refer to one horse but many horses. In other words, George Washington ...

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A Collection of President’s Day Printables

Students learn about our Founding Fathers as they progress through school. Many think it is a boring subject and will gladly pass on any extracurricular projects. I have made a nice list of fun ways for both kids and adults to celebrate our country and its past leaders. This list includes not only coloring pages, ...

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A Biography of Martha Washington

Martha (Dandridge) Washington was born on June 2, 1731, just outside of Williamsburg, Virginia. Early Life The eldest daughter of John and Frances Dandridge, Martha (called Patsy by friends and family) was born into a life privilege, living on her parent’s plantation Chestnut Grove. In keeping with traditions of the time, Martha was educated learning ...

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Did Betsy Ross Really Sew the First American Flag?

So, what’s the deal, did Betsy Ross sew the first American flag or what? Until his death in a munitions explosion in 1776, Betsy Ross helped out her husband in their tailoring and upholstery business. Following John Ross’ unfortunate and untimely demise, Betsy stepped up to take on full responsibility for the tailoring business which ...

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President’s Day Lesson Plans for Preschoolers

The President’s Day lesson plans for preschoolers below are simple and geared for young children so that they can learn the basics about our presidents. Many of these preschool President’s Day activities require little more than some crayons and imagination, turning what can be a detailed and confusing holiday into something preschool kids can understand. ...