Attention historians-in-training 📢 Are you researching LGBTQ+ DC or Black Washington? The DC History Center is excited to offer two Research Fellowships for individuals researching these topics! All applications due April 25. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/RvS2OusTQL …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Apr 11, 2022
The first Union officer killed during the American Civil War was Col. Elmer Ellsworth. He was fatally shot during the Union effort to occupy Alexandria, Virginia. He was also a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln. #VAHistory #DCHistory https://t.co/nTTpmqJAD9 The first Union …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Apr 11, 2022
As the American Civil War got underway, one Union ship became the target of a creative Confederate piracy plot. A key ingredient in the plot? Cross-dressing. #DCHistory #VAHistory #MDHistory https://t.co/AZ4quGPG4E As the American Civil War got underway, one Union ship becam…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Apr 11, 2022
When Galaxies Collide via NASA https://t.co/U8QSoIePin https://t.co/NCWeFCje5R
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Apr 11, 2022
We couldn't choose a favorite #mapmonster from the plethora in this fantastic Map of the Sea from 1572! How many sea monsters do you count? #MapMonsterMonday See the full map here: https://t.co/ePkj3qvyje https://t.co/GadGgs8T4N We couldn't choose a favorite #mapmonster from …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Apr 11, 2022
Quote of the Day: "Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be." - Khalil Gibran
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Apr 11, 2022
Elizabeth Magie created “The Landlord’s Game” to show the evil of monopolies. It turned into one of the most popular board games ever, but was never given full credit and compensation for her invention. #MDHistory #VAHistory https://t.co/rtIVB5gCpg Elizabeth Magie created “T…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Apr 10, 2022