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‘A Beautiful and Entertaining Person’
Author Hunter Stagg burned bright in the Roaring ’20s.
Sep 12, 2025
‘Extraordinary Military Services’
Anna Maria Lane fought alongside her husband in the Revolution.
Jul 4, 2025
The Festival of Festivals
Today’s summers of memorable music began with wild and woolly iterations.
May 16, 2025
A Little Cottage
A country retreat made way for fairgrounds, a military camp, an amusement park, a golf club and a museum.
Apr 25, 2025
‘It Is What We Expect of You’
Patrick Henry changed the course of history with a speech — though we’re not sure exactly what he said.
Mar 21, 2025
The Man in the White Linen Suit?
Taking a different look at Edgar Allan Poe for his 216th birthday
Jan 5, 2025
