We’ve seen photos of Abraham Lincoln without a beard and other photos of Lincoln with a beard. In The Short Story of Mr. Lincoln Grows a Beard you will explore this little-known story from American history using historic details, photographs, and fun information. This eBook is from the History Heights Short Story series, and includes…
Author: Gail Masinda
Yep, that's me. Faith, family, music, history and gardening pretty much sums me up.
The (Short) Story of Zippers
The zipper might seem like just another common item around the house, but the story behind it has a lot of surprises. You’ll love reading about zippers with this colorful and fun PDF eBook, including how the zipper got its name. (You will be really glad we don’t use the original name for the zipper…
The Story of A Guest of Honor
When studying history in school, I presumed events happened in a neat and orderly fashion, just as they were presented in the textbooks. Turn the page, and read about something. Turn the page, and read about what happened next. History, I thought, was a simple and direct parade of one thing following another. I was…
October 16, 1901
President Theodore Roosevelt invited Booker T. Washington to dinner at the White House, and people sure had a lot to say about it. *For the complete story, and an interesting connection to composer Scott Joplin, you will want to look at this History Heights eBook: https://historyheights.gumroad.com/l/guestofhonor *You’ll find more great History Heights eBooks about American…
The Story of Stagecoaches
While I was growing up, I watched a lot of classic western movies and TV shows. I loved the stories, the characters and the locations. I was drawn to the romance of travel and adventure. (Well, that, and the horses. We can’t forget the horses.) I was too young to realize how much of what…
April 24
April 24 marks a very important day in music history. Watch this video to learn more about it! Related: The Story of Laurens Hammond (eBook) Related: The Maestro Heights eBook Club
The Story of the USS Mongolia
I love discovering stories about my family. Recently, I was researching a relative, Harry Hatmaker, and his service during World War I. There isn’t a lot of specific information available, so I broadened my search and found the truly amazing story about the vessel that brought Harry home on his last trip across the Atlantic…
Harry Hatmaker and the USS Mongolia
I love discovering stories about my family. Recently, I was researching Harry Hatmaker and his service during World War I. There isn’t a lot of specific information available, so I broadened my search and found the truly amazing story about the vessel that brought Harry home on his last trip across the Atlantic Ocean. The…
The Holiday Gift That Keeps On Giving: Tradition!
You’ve decorated the house. You’ve made the food and set the table. It’s been a whirlwind of preparation but the big day has finally arrived. Whether your family is gathering in person or online, use this beautiful time to learn the stories about your heritage. Set aside some intentional time to visit with the oldest…
The Story of Mr. Lincoln Goes to College (The Fifth Lincoln-Douglas Debate)
It was 1858. The race for the Illinois seat in the United States Senate was between Republican Abraham Lincoln and the incumbent Democrat Stephen Douglas. Lincoln and Douglas held a series of seven important debates throughout the state, but the fifth one is considered by many scholars to be the turning point in Lincoln’s political career. …
The Fifth Lincoln-Douglas Debate
In 1858, the race for the Illinois seat of the United States Senate was between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. They held a series of seven debates throughout the state, but the fifth one is considered by many scholars to be the turning point in Lincoln’s political career. Using a combination of colorful storyboards, along…
The Story of John Chapman
True or false: Johnny Appleseed was a real person. Well, the answer is both. It is true there was a man who was called Johnny Appleseed, but his real name was John Chapman. It is false because the story of Johnny Appleseed has grown into a legend, and in some important ways that legend is…
Gail Masinda (History Heights & Maestro Heights) 