Bedroom 360 Exhibit

Source: Emily Dickinson Museum

Explore a virtual exhibit of Emily Dickinson’s bedroom. Be sure to click on the information icons to learn more about the objects and surroundings in the author’s life.

13 Fascinating Facts About Abigail Adams

Source: Mental Floss

Abigail Adams’s letter writing is well-known, but did you know she loved dogs and hated Alexander Hamilton? Read the article to learn more about the celebrated First Lady.

Bessie Coleman, The First Female African American Pilot

Source: The Kid Should See This

Bessie Coleman defied all odds to become the first female African American pilot. She was as fearless in her personal life as she was in the air. Watch the video to learn more about her life.

The Bold Accomplishments of Women of Color Need to Be a Bigger Part of Suffrage History

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Uncover the hidden stories of the suffrage movement from women who faced bias and marginalization during their lives and whose legacies still fight to overcome those same hurdles.

The Tale of Mabel, Millicent, and the Poet

Source: Tufts Now

Emily Dickinson is taught in classes nationwide and read around the world, but she wasn’t always so widely known. Read the article to learn about the lesser-known forces behind her published poetry.

Learn About America’s First Spies, the Culper Ring

Source: Thought Co

Before Agent 007, there was Agent 355 and a complex network of Revolution-era spies. Read about how these spies helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War.

Ebos Landing

Source: New Georgia Encyclopedia

Enslaved people transformed the horrors of slavery into a myth of hope and freedom. Read more about the inspiration for the flying slave myth.

Martin Luther King, Jr. found inspiration in Henry David Thoreau

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Thoreau inspired generations of international protesters with his essay, “Civil Disobedience.” Read how famous figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. transformed Thoreau’s words into impactful actions.

6 Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution

Source: History

Most people know about George Washington and other key players of the American Revolution, but many other people contributed to the United States’ ultimate success. Read about 6 lesser-known heroes here.

The curious history of the Nobel Peace Prize

Source: The Conversation

Read about the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and some of its recipients.