history


Lizzie's picture

Ghost Tour for Two


Ghost Tour

Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Tour for two is guaranteed to raise your spirits! Step aboard the trolley of the doomed and see the darker side of Beantown. Visit the final resting places of many of the most famous heroes of the American Revolution including John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams.

Xperience Days also has a Ghost Tour in Savannah, where you can visit the Sorrel Weed House, which was featured on SCIFI channel’s Ghost Hunters.

Happy Hallowe'en, ya'll!




Lizzie's picture

"Ride the Buffalo" with These Nickels


Bag of Buffalo Nickels

My mother used to say that I could "Squeeze a nickel so hard I could make the Indian ride the buffalo." If you aren't familiar with this phrase, then maybe you haven't ever seen a buffalo nickel. Well, here is a bag with a Buffalo Nickel Collection. 23 genuine Buffalo nickels with assorted mint dates from 1913-1938.

They have a Native American profile on the front and the American bison on the reverse.

btw - The phrase means you are frugal, or if you prefer, "tight with money." Get it? Good!




Lizzie's picture

Declaration Of Independence Coin Set


Declaration Of Independence Coin Set

With all of the political goings-on lately, I thought it would be a good idea to get back to basics. Since most students are apparently not taught a little thing we used to call "civics" any more, I figured this would be a good place to start.

This Declaration Of Independence Coin Set has three bicentennial coins presented alongside a beautifully crafted facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, all beautifully framed.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Now, if you'll excuse me, I going to go pursue some of that happiness while I can!




Lizzie's picture

Campaign Slogan Mug


US Campaign Slogans From Past Mug

This has to be one of the longest political campains for US president ever! For a look back at past campaigns, get this fun Campaign Slogan Mug, covered with memorable political slogans from almost every election in American history.

For the perfect campaign-year gift, pair it with the book Anything For A Vote. Then you'll really understand the definition of "pandering."

Drink up - it isn't over yet!




Zane's picture

Tell a Story Today


Stories Never Told On Tell a Story Day it doesn't matter if it's fact or fiction just tell a story.  Everyone loves a good story and this book, The Greatest Stories Never Told will delight with it's funny and unbelievable stories about what really happened in history.  A great gift for a great storyteller on this day, Tell a Story Day. 



Lizzie's picture

Beware the Ides of March!


Rome - The Series

History class was never like this! Murder, romance, infidelity, war, animal sacrifice... This historial series from HBO/BBC gives a definately adult, yet realistic view of daily life in ancient Rome, down to the "rude" grafitti on the walls of the city.

Make sure the kiddies have gone to bed before you put this DVD in the player!

 




GiftyGuru's picture

American History DVD Collection


American History DVD Collection

Here's a gift that would standout amongst the barbecue and party theme 4th of July gifts.  It's a collectors set that includes 3 documentaries from The History Channel -- THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, THE LAST DAYS OF CIVIL WAR, and THE PRESIDENTS.  The set sells for $119.95.



Syndicate content

Back to top