Tips to Trace Your Own History While Celebrating America’s

Millions of Americans will spend some time in 2026 commemorating 250 years of United States history. The U.S. turns 250 in July 2026, and the summer figures to be an especially celebratory time across the 50 states.

Catch a Glimpse of American History at these Historic Trust Sites

America’s semiquincentennial marks a great time to explore 250 years of United States history. There’s no shortage of ways to engage with American history, which has been well documented in books, films, magazines, websites, and more.Preservation was Founded More than 75 Years Ago.

Notable Events in Colonial America in 1776

The year the United States came to be was an interesting time to be alive, particularly for those living in colonial America. The American Revolutionary War began in 1776, and much of the year was marked by events stemming from that conflict.

Presidential Powers and Privileges

Although it might seem that the president has absolute authority, there are certain things a president can and cannot do. The following are some of the privileges and powers that the POTUS is allowed, courtesy of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum.• Make treaties with the approval of the Senate.

Don’t Tell Us Watonga Doesn’t Have Its Ducks in a Row

Because we have the proof. Now a common site around our fair city, the black-bellied whistling duck, formerly known as the black-bellied tree duck,is a waterfowl species easily recognized by its striking bright pink bill, long pink legs, chestnut-brown body, and contrastingly dark black belly.

Ferguson Features

Writing this on Father’s Day, June 21, I would like to share five generations of Ferguson fathers.We are most familiar with Thompson Benton (T.B.) Ferguson. His father was Abner B. Ferguson (1823-1900) who enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War when T.B.