When creating a holiday as broad as Indigenous People’s Day, it would be wise to proceed with caution. In the case of this holiday, it was invented in direct opposition to Columbus Day. Why? Because of the false narrative begun by Howard Zinn in his history-like book, “A People’s History of the United States.” Thanks… Continue reading Indigenous People’s Day is an opportunity for virtue signaling
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Comparing the Disinformation Governance Board to Orwell’s Ministry of Truth is entirely valid
Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech. -Benjamin Franklin The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees its citizens the right to free speech. This freedom is not to be governed. Specifically, our founders understood what it was like to speak out against tyrannical powers,… Continue reading Comparing the Disinformation Governance Board to Orwell’s Ministry of Truth is entirely valid
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Free Oregon Trail Homeschool Study Guide
The 9th book in our series is here, and to accompany it, we’ve created a free Oregon Trail homeschool study guide to use with all ages! Freighters and Pilgrims: Two Stories of Western Immigration is two books in one, telling the true stories of traveling west in 1865. I create my guides for the… Continue reading Free Oregon Trail Homeschool Study Guide
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BONUS LINKS: Freighters and Pilgrims
Welcome to the list of BONUS LINKS for Freighters and Pilgrims (from the free study guide). Here you will find additional information and activitites for studying the Oregon Trail with this amazing piece of history! If you do not yet have the free study guide, download it HERE. Study Guide Helps Access to a United… Continue reading BONUS LINKS: Freighters and Pilgrims
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Two Diaries from the Oregon Trail
The latest book in the Knowledge Keepers Series is two books in one: the story of Chalres E. Young and his journey westward with a freight team, and the diary of Sarah Raymond Herndon and her days with a wagon train. If you love pioneer stories, you need to read these two diaries from the… Continue reading Two Diaries from the Oregon Trail
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Slavery and the Founding Fathers
Why didn’t our founding fathers set their slaves free if they were so interested in freedom? What does that have to do with Pride and Prejudice or Downton Abbey? Why should you read my recent history book, Able and Mighty Men? Let’s address the issue of slavery and the founding fathers with a bit of… Continue reading Slavery and the Founding Fathers
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Bonus Links: Miles Standish
Purchase your copy of Mile Standish, Puritan Captain here at Knowledge Keepers Bookstore or on Amazon. This book is an easy-to-follow story, even for children, but I also have a couple of recommendations for children’s picture books: Three Young Pilgrims By Cheryl Harness / Aladdin When Bartholemew, Remember, and Mary Allerton and their parents first… Continue reading Bonus Links: Miles Standish
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Bonus Links: Christopher Columbus
I have created a free study guide to use with this very important book! Age level This book is actually two books in one, and adaptable to all ages. Book One is a narrative of the life and discoveries of Columbus, written by Edward Everett Hale in 1892, and based on the journals and letters… Continue reading Bonus Links: Christopher Columbus
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A Puritan Love Story
As we head into Valentine’s Day, I want to share an old love story from our Pilgrim ancestors. Have you ever read The Courtship of Miles Standish? It’s a retelling of an actual Puritan love story; actually, it’s a love triangle. This is Chapter 13 of Miles Standish, The Puritan Captain, which you can purchase… Continue reading A Puritan Love Story
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Iroquois Handbook ~ Indian account of the first arrival of the Dutch at New York Island
The following account is from Chapter 2 of the Iroquois Handbook, the second book in the Knowledge Keepers Home Library series. Available on Amazon with free Prime shipping, and signed copies are available right here at Knowledge Keepers Bookstore. The Lenni Lenape claim the honour of having received and welcomed the Europeans on their… Continue reading Iroquois Handbook ~ Indian account of the first arrival of the Dutch at New York Island
