Kate's Brief History

Tidbits of history, briefly.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Joliet Library Event: Winners All Around

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Saturday, March 13, was a rainy, gray day -- perfect for an Author Fair! Kate was one of thirty authors of all genres who filled every ...

The Oregon Trail in Illinois

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While recently reading "Searching for Tamsen Donner" by Gabrielle Burton, Kate learned that two of the families of the doomed Or...

Where History Is Happening

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Links to some upcoming events: The 1950's Park Forest House Museum March through April Sa...
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Illinois Governors Are an Interesting Study

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The governor of Illinois writes: "The internal improvement system, the banks, the great plenty of money, had made every one morally ...

Have You Found a Lincoln Penny Yet?

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The last of four re-designs of the Lincoln penny was unveiled last month in Springfield, ending a year-long recognition of the President...
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