American Civil War
Spirit, Strength, and Sacrifice: The History and Significance of Cinco de Mayo
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 05-04-2023 under VOICES
In the United States, Cinco de mayo (the "Fifth of May") is typically celebrated with an array of colorful decorations, music, alcohol, and Mexican cuisine. This holiday, symbolic of Mexican pride, history, and culture,...
Civil War presentation analyzing the historic and bloody Battle of Antietam set for April 14
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 04-03-2011 under NONPROFITS
Civil War devotees are in for a real treat Thursday evening, April 14 when Mannie Gentile, a popular Antietam National Battlefield Park Ranger and former Grand Rapids resident, offers an historic analysis of the legendary Battle of Antietam. The...