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Historical Sock Puppet
Asked by B.V. from Chicago
on March 19, 2008
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My son has to do a sock puppet on a historical person. When I asked him what historical person he wanted to do it on, his reply was "what is history". I'm at a blank...
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- Hi Brenda- I'd say you can always contact his teacher for any clarification you may want. Good historical figures would be Abe Lincoln, George Washington, Martin Luth...
- I teach second grade and my students love hearing stories about abe linocln, george washington, martin luther king, ruby bridges, jane adams and helen keller. good luck.
- Why not start with the recent holidays we've had? Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington? I'm certain that your son's school has gone over these figu...
Now That "Downton Abbey" Is Done, What to Watch?
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on February 21, 2012
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I am thinking something in a similar vein--historical fiction genre.
I have heard that "Upstairs, Downstairs" is good, and Season 1 is on Netflix
Any other good ...
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- We have similar taste in tv programming. You might like the Hour if you have not already checked it out. Game of thrones season 2 starts soon!
- rome! boy, they did a good job with that. :) khairete S.
- We enjoyed the Tudors as well. We watch "Once Upon a Time" and really enjoy that. Not historical, per se, but transports you into a different world. We also enjoy T...
Road Trips or Philadelphia Weekend
Asked by L.P. from Philadelphia
on June 10, 2008
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have daughter home for the summer. She is 20. Want to do weekend road trips. She likes swimming and dancing. I like historical novels, old houses and tales of old...
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- If you haven't been to the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, I recommend it and you can pay for a helicopter ride. Near there is QVC Studio Park and they off...
- Try Lancaster County. A day should include the town of Lititz, old town settled by the Moravians. Stop by the Pretzel House and make your own pretzels during the tour...
- I know your daughter is older but... there is a website called gocitykids.com It has listings for everything to do in the area. I check it every sunday for our trips....
Looking for a Quaint Old Church for a Wedding....
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on February 10, 2009
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Hi! I am having a very small wedding in May, and I am looking for a small church with some history. I've already been to Old City Park in Dallas and the historical p...
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- Have you tried downtown McKinney or downtown Plano areas? How about the downtown Grapevine area? All these areas are alive and well and have history. There is an o...
- I second the little chapel at TWU in Denton. It is in a beautiful setting...lots of big trees and the inside is so pretty.
- I know there is a place in McKinney off of HWY 5 I think-It's not far from the Collin County Courthouse-Kind of off the beaten path. Sorry that's the best I've got fo...
JFF? Couragous Female Role Model for Young Girls
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on January 25, 2012
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I'm sure there are tons, Can be historical or contemporary. Who do you think of off the top of your head?
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- Good suggestions. But do not forget about Aung San Suu Kyi !!! (As a young adult, seeing "Beyond Rangoon" helped me get a little perspective of what was going on since...
- I'm with AV, I like Dolly. Also Bethany Hamilton, thank you Shane I had forgotten her name; what an inspiring young lady. We had our Girl Scouts watch Soul Surfer...
- my mom followed closely by my grandma :)
Anyone Been to Pennsylvania?
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on June 6, 2009
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Hi ladies...
I'm just writing to see if any of you have ever taken a vacation to PA. My husband and I have always wanted to go see Historical Philly, and I ha...
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- My kids loved Sesame Place and Philadelphia. Be aware, tho, that Philadelphia in the summer is HUMID. We had bucket hats and as much sunscreen as we could slather on t...
- It is VERY beautiful. Bring lots of money.
- We road-tripped to Disney in March & on the way back went sideways thru a lot of Penn, including a stop at Hershey - fun & kid friendly. All along the way, my hubby & ...
Summer Reading Recommendations
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on May 27, 2011
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I love to read but since my job keeps me so busy, I really don't get a chance to until the summer. I scored a Kindle last week and I'm excited to build my collection ...
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- I don't know what you've read so far so here are a few of my faves. I only like "modern" historical fiction so I'll give you some that I liked... Memoirs of a Geis...
- Hi. I'm and avid reader (aka Bookaholic) and am a so-called "Chick Lit" lover, so if you decide on something lightweight I suggest "This IS Chick Lit" and "This is NOT...
- I loved these books: The Help A Thousand White Women (my absolute fave) Loving Frank The Other Wes Moore Rawhide Down (about the assassination attempt of Reaga...
Need Idea for Song That Tells a Story...
Asked by A.F. from Allentown
on April 1, 2009
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So this is a strange request. But thought I would try to pick your brains! I need a song that tells a story of either a historical event, person, time, an occupation...
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- 'Allentown" "Levon' "me and bobby mcGee" 'american pie' 'american women' 'Horse with no name' 'war' "lady Madonna' "woodstock LIVE' basicly , go back to...
- Smoke on the Water.....
- What about, I think it's called "The Tale of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by (I think) Gordon Lightfoot? It's about a ship that sunk on the Great Lakes and sadly, took ever...
Replacement Windows
Asked by B.P. from New York
on October 5, 2010
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Hi moms,
This is so not a "sexy" qustion but I was wondering how many of you got replacement windows for you house? We have a 200 year old house but the ou...
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- Wood looks great but need periodic maintenance. Wood rot is also a significant concern. Vinyl or aluminum frame windows are long term solutions IMHO. Brand names come ...
- Whoever you with check them out on the BBB also if your house already has vinyl siding then you could still get the vinyl windows there are many styles to choose from....
- What about wood clad windows? I think you can get vinyl or aluminum on the outside and then the inside are wood, which would go well w/ your interior....
Educational Materials for Kids
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on October 20, 2011
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My husband and I were talking to our 10 and 13 year old kids last night about history related topics and what they are learning in school. I was highly disturbed by th...
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- Living in Richmond, VA, the historical world is at our fingertips, or a 2 hour drive in any direction. I feel like my kids get more hands on history experience with me...
- You may also request a catalog for homeschooling resources from Christian Book Distributors. They are filled with books, curriculum, videos, etc. Their website is www....
- Wow! take them to Grant's Farm in STL and Wilson's creek battlefield to start. Have them read or watch some of the history channel special on the civil war and it'll ...
