Edward Coon was a man drafted into service for World War I. He served his country in France during a truly grueling and horrendous war. And, he also sent postcards back to his siblings from overseas. The postcards are not long handwritten letters. They’re printed postcards with humorous messages
Pieces of History Episode 3: Field Trip to Philadelphia0:00/1426.4881× In this episode, Crystal and Andrew talk about their recent trip to Philadelphia, sharing insight on the aspects of historic interpretation that worked the best!
Walking into Signers’ Hall, I found myself surrounded by the life-size bronze figures of the signers of the American Constitution. The room felt alive, as I was standing among the signers, not just looking at them from behind a rope. I was taking in the height and size and facial
There is something magical about walking into a new museum! It is so exciting to find a place that tells you a bit more about a history that you had no idea about. Allow me to set the scene. You walk into a gorgeous historic home that is now part
Pieces of History Episode 2: The Lost and Found Family0:00/1387.1761× In this episode, Crystal and Andrew talk about a collection of photographs found at an antique mall, the research process, and the emotion that comes with learning more about people of the past.