History & Events

On October 17, 1989, at 5:04 p.m., the Bay Area was rocked by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake—later named…

By Jasmine Hughes · Sep 21

The USS Texas (BB-35) stands as a remarkable testament to American naval history. This magnificent battleship served our…

By Samuel Cole · Sep 21

The year was 1922. While flapper fashion and jazz were all the rage, Mother Nature had her own…

By Jasmine Hughes · Sep 20

America’s story has been shaped by moments that forever changed its path. From colonial discoveries to modern crises,…

By Samuel Cole · Sep 19

Juneteenth and the Civil Rights Movement represent two critical chapters in America’s long journey toward equality. While separated…

By Samuel Cole · Sep 18

In the summer of 1964, a bold movement for voting rights took place across Mississippi. College students from…

By Samuel Cole · Sep 14

The Great Depression wasn’t just a bad day at the stock market. It was the most devastating economic…

By Samuel Cole · Sep 13

When the Viking Sky cruise ship set sail with over 1,300 people aboard in March 2019, no one…

By Jasmine Hughes · Sep 13

On the morning of May 9, 1980, Florida’s Sunshine Skyway Bridge was swallowed by tragedy. In a matter…

By Jasmine Hughes · Sep 12