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The Statue of Liberty's "Little Sister" to Join for Independence Day

The Statue of Liberty will be joined by a little sister this year! It has been announced that France will send a smaller replica of the Statue of Liberty to the United States this year, just in tim...

Young George Washington's Journal, Written 1754

From October 31, 1753 to January 16, 1754, the young George Washington underwent a mission to the Ohio territory in order to deliver a letter to the French Commandant. Washington’s journal provides...

Our June Staff Picks!

These are our top picks for the month of June!

Father’s Day Favorites

Need a gift for Dad? These top picks make the perfect gifts, even for someone who has it all.

Washington’s Farewell after the Revolutionary War

Following the end of the Revolutionary War, General George Washington was tired and ready  to begin a simple life back home with his wife Martha on their estate. On December 4, 1783, nine days afte...

How Inoculation Helped Win the War

Up until modern day, it was disease that killed thousands, not war. During the Revolutionary War, smallpox plagued North America. It was George Washington’s decision to inoculate his troops that he...

Illustrations in Rare Books

Illustrations bring books to life. Authors employ famous illustrators to complement their work, and add life to the text. Take a look at these stunning rare books that were transformed by the use o...

Edward S. Curtis: Photographing Native Peoples

Edward S. Curtis created one of the most enduring and iconic visual records in the history of the photographic medium. Read more about his life’s work and the impact his photographs had on the world.

Cinderella: The Timeless Tale in a 1919 Deluxe Edition

What's your favorite fairy tale? Take a closer look at this incredible limited "de Luxe" edition of Cinderella, complete with enchanting illustrations throughout.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

One of Truman Capote’s most popular and famous works is his novella chronicling the adventures of the free-spirited Holly Golightly, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The short story gives the reader a look ...