February is National Black Women in the Arts Month! Celebrate by learning about a few artists that left their mark on history. September 22, 1891 - February 24, 1978 Alma Thomas lived most of her life in Washington,… Continue Reading National Black Women in the Arts
Have you ever seen a picture like this in a book? Or saw re-enactors wearing all black in the sun? Have you thought, “Why did they choose to wear that?” Look… Continue Reading How We Dressed: Civil War Era
Anastasia – the last of the Romanovs of Imperial Russia. On the night of July 16 (or 17, according to some reports), 1918, Bolsheviks, under orders of the Supreme Soviet Council of Russia, Yakov Yurovsky, led Anastasia, her family, and some of… Continue Reading Historically Inaccurate: Anastasia
Hercules… champion, hero, and demigod. In the 1997 animated movie “Hercules,” Disney portrays him as one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology, renowned for his feats of strength and ability to fight off legions of Hades’ monsters. However, in Ancient Greece,… Continue Reading Historically Inaccurate: Hercules
From the iconic and lovable dragon, Mushu, to the memorable song “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”, Mulan has made its mark as a staple of Disney animation since its release in 1998. The Ballad of Mulan originated during the Northern… Continue Reading Historically Inaccurate: Mulan
Are you an aspiring historian that wishes to learn about the past? Have you ever wanted to use that knowledge to create something timeless? Then look no further than the new History in the Making Program at La Plata Branch Library! Every… Continue Reading History in the Making
Interested in Maryland History? Check out CCPL’s recommendations for some great books on Maryland's History from Hoopla. These publications were chosen for their quality of content and accessibility in digital format – so you do not have to leave home to enjoy… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: Maryland History
Celebrate Women’s History Month by testing your knowledge about famous women throughout history. INTERACTIVE QUIZ 1.) Liquid paper, also known as white out, was invented by this American inventor: (a) Bette Nesmith Graham (b) Mary Anderson (c)… Continue Reading Who Runs the World? Girls!
Here in Charles County, we have history going back as far as the early seventeenth century. Captain John Smith explored the Potomac River way back in 1608 and stopped at what is now Port Tobacco (which was officially established in 1634, making it… Continue Reading History of Charles County, MD: Where Eagles Soar & History Abounds!
Have you always wanted to look into your family’s past, but weren’t sure how to begin? Below is a selection of FREE resources to help get you started. Genealogy by Martin S. Matthews With step-by-step, full-color… Continue Reading Genealogy for Beginners
