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
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
Picture this. You open the box you requested from the archivist. You unfold the document you’ve been looking for. You glance down and think, “This should be easy.” It’s in English. The handwriting is gorgeous. The ink is not faded on the page. And yet… you start skimming
If you work in a small history museum or historical society, it is not an uncommon experience to have someone walk in, or email the site offering to donate an object, or several objects. This can be incredibly exciting! Frequently, donations are the lifeblood of small museums and historical societies.