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Silverton, Colorado Town View by Kathy Alexander
Silverton, Colorado, a former silver mining camp, is nestled high in the San Juan Mountains at an elevation of 9,318 feet. Long before European settlers came, the Ute Indians lived and hunted in the area, ranging from eastern Utah, northern New Mexico, and Colorado. Continue Reading
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Did You Know?
Born on June 6, 1755, Nathan Hale, on the day of his execution, said: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Read about Nathan Hale – The Patriot Spy.
Salem Poor commemorative stamp, 1975
Salem Poor was an African-American slave who purchased his freedom, became a soldier, and rose to fame as a war hero during the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, during the American Revolution. Read about his story here.
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Route 66 Photo Prints from All Eight States.
From Chicago, Illinois, to the Santa Monica Pier in California, and everything in between, you’ll find dozens of Route 66 photographs from all eight states! Small to large print sizes, canvas, and more!
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Sioux Men in Camp, Truman W. Ingersoll, 1900
The Sioux are a confederacy of several tribes that speak three different dialects: the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota. The Lakota, also called the Teton Sioux, comprise seven tribal bands and are the largest and most western of the three groups, occupying lands in both North and South Dakota. The Dakota, or Santee Sioux, live primarily in Minnesota and Nebraska, while the smallest of the three, the Nakota, primarily reside in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana. Learn more about The Great Sioux Nation.
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The Newton Brothers, photo from The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal.
On June 12, 1924, the Newton boys joined up with two Chicago gangsters, a Chicago racketeer, and a postal inspector, and robbed a train at Rondout, Illinois, netting them more than three million dollars. It remains the largest train robbery in U.S. history. All but $100,000 was returned, but the rest remains lost. Read More.
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Arrow Rock, Missouri by Kathy Alexander.
The town was officially founded in June 1829 and was initially called “Philadelphia.” However, in 1833, the state legislature changed the name because the locale was better known as ‘Arrow Rock.’ Today, this small town on the Missouri River in Saline County is designated a National Historic District for its significance during Westward Expansion, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and the Santa Fe Trail.
William Becknell blazes the Santa Fe Trail
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American Indian Tribes Large Poster (17×24)
The “Native American Indian Tribes” poster shows the original territories of over 300 major American Indian tribes. The tribal council has approved each location. The artwork is from an original painting by Bill Strobel. Poster measures 17″ x 24″. Great for classroom and learning projects.
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