The song “Auld Lang Syne” is traditionally sung on New Year's Eve.  But why?  And what the heck does it mean?

On January 26th, in 1863, the Massachusetts Governor was 

Currently, we are learning how brave people like Harriet Tubman helped to free slaves.  But have you ever heard of Elizabeth Freeman?  

We have been learning about famous Abolitionists during the last few weeks in class.  One you may want to read more about is Frederick Douglass.

Ben Franklin was born on January 17, 1706.  He began his incredible journey as a newspaper apprentice.

School House Rock holds a special place in my heart, 

Today is the birthday of Gouverneur Morris.  

In class, we are learning about Harriet Tubman and her very interesting life.  She was born into slavery, was able to escape, and was able to help many people escape slavery.

January 27 is known as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.  

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story written by Washington Irving.

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year is always celebrated between January 21 to February 20th.  

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a hard worker for racial equality, working classes, and the oppressed around the world. 

Sojourner Truth was born a slave in 1797 in New York.  She was owned by a Dutchman and was able to escape with her small daughter in 1826.

I found a very interesting short video on the slave trade.  This video shows the movement of slave ships leaving Africa and traveling to the North American Continent. 

From 1846-1850, Ireland's potato crop was attacked by a similar fungus. Many Irishmen and women died during these years.