Natural Bridge, VA

Rockbridge County, VA

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Constitution Center reveals that three US presidents who were Founding Fathers passed away on the Fourth of July. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, and John Adams, the nation's second leader, died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Three US presidents who were Founding Fathers -two from Virginia died on July 4th

As we celebrate our shared freedom over this Fourth of July weekend, every American would do well to recall that there was a time in the United States when all men were not created equal. One exceptional example of that can be fournd at the recently restored Poplar Forest in Bedford County, Virginia. It was designed as a retreat from public life by Thomas Jefferson, who owned more than 600 enslaved people during his lifetime.

For the 4th, a Washington Post Story on Jefferson and John Hemings

The Guardian

The note, valued at $40,000, is for sale in honor of Fourth of July, also the 198th anniversary of Jefferson’s death

A newly discovered letter by Thomas Jefferson shows ‘a regular guy with financial burdens’

A Virginia man is seeking answers after his beloved 3-year-old dog died while boarding at a PetSmart.

Man seeking answers after his beloved dog died while boarding at PetSmart

Mental_Floss

America's seventh president has been on the $20 bill for less time than you might assume.

Andrew Jackson Hasn’t Always Been On the $20 Bill

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

War History Online

When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

What Were the Items Found in Abraham Lincoln’s Pockets on the Night He Was Assassinated?

Washington, DC

Fox Weather

The 3,000-pound Abraham Lincoln wax sculpture is intended to be burnt like a candle and to change over time. However, a recent heat wave has significantly altered the appearance of the 16th president.

Wax statue of President Lincoln melts in sweltering heat of Washington, DC

New York Post

Considering she will soon adorn America’s $20 bill, Harriet Tubman hardly lacks in national significance.

But even the nation’s most celebrated historic figures can remain elusive and unknown. 

A new biography of the iconic abolitionist and activist hopes to add nuance and complexity to Tubman and her legacy of freedom and service. 

Written by Harvard University Prof. Tiya Miles, Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People explores Tubman’s lesser-known relationship with spirituality and natural environment — and the roles both played in her long-documented quest to bring African-American slaves to liberty.

Archaeologists: Site of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home...

Celebrated abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman’s secret history as a spy

In a strange twist of fate, Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. When Thomas Jefferson died on a summer day in 1826, his death captivated Americans — not because of its cause, but because of the circumstances that surrounded it. The former president died on July 4, the 50th anniversary of American Independence. And Thomas Jefferson died just hours before John Adams, his fellow Founding Father.

Inside Thomas Jefferson’s Slow, Painful Death And The Bizarre Circumstances Surrounding It

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Alabama State

Did you know that the U.S. National Park Service is divided into different types of parks? They’re known as official units, and the National Parks (like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon) usually get the most press. Today, however, I thought I’d highlight one of its lesser known units –...

Every Single U.S. National Historic Site

Ringtown, PA

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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
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Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

Today is Independence Day in the United States, the day the United States formally declared Independence from the British Crown. I thought today would be as good as any to get to know one of the most respected Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, a little better, specifically concerning his thoughts on travel.

Thomas Jefferson: Don’t Travel!

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Former President Donald Trump delivered another litany of false claims during two speeches on Saturday. And he expressed an opinion on American history that is clearly contradicted by the facts.

Fact check: Trump says George Washington ‘probably didn’t’ own slaves. Washington did

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Snopes

The quote purportedly from the Founding Father reads, "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."

Fact Check: Jefferson Said 'Beauty of 2nd Amendment' Is It's Not Needed 'Until They Try To Take It'?

Richmond, VA

Treasure hunters have been obsessed with finding out what happened to the "lost" Confederate gold and money after the American Civil War.

The Location of The 'Lost' Confederate Gold From the American Civil War Is Still A Mystery Today

NewsBreak

State celebrates 250th anniversary of Jefferson purchasing Natural Bridge

NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (WDBJ) - 250 years ago Friday, Thomas Jefferson scored a sweet deal. On July 5th, 1774, Jefferson purchased Natural Bridge from King George...

State celebrates 250th anniversary of Jefferson purchasing Natural Bridge

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