American history, world history, biographies, historical oddities, decade roundups.
New Jersey is a compact state of beaches, cities, farms, invention, and an outsized role in American history. 15 Essential Facts About New Jersey 1. New Jersey became the third state on December 18, 1787. New Jersey became the third…
New Hampshire is a state of granite peaks, historic towns, lakes, and a fiercely independent civic identity. 15 Essential Facts About New Hampshire 1. New Hampshire became the ninth state on June 21, 1788. New Hampshire became the ninth state…
Nebraska is a state of prairie, river valleys, Sandhills, agriculture, and historic routes west. 15 Essential Facts About Nebraska 1. Nebraska became the 37th state on March 1, 1867. Nebraska became the 37th state on March 1, 1867. 2. Lincoln…
Montana is a state of big skies, mountain parks, plains, rivers, ranches, and Native American history. 15 Essential Facts About Montana 1. Montana became the 41st state on November 8, 1889. Montana became the 41st state on November 8, 1889.…
Mississippi is a state of river landscapes, blues, Gulf Coast communities, and an American history that cannot be overlooked. 15 Essential Facts About Mississippi 1. Mississippi became the 20th state on December 10, 1817. Mississippi became the 20th state on…
Minnesota is a state of lakes, forests, prairie, rivers, and inventive Twin Cities culture. 15 Essential Facts About Minnesota 1. Minnesota became the 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Minnesota became the 32nd state on May 11, 1858. 2. Saint…
Maryland is a Chesapeake Bay state of maritime life, American history, cities, farms, and surprising geographic variety. 15 Essential Facts About Maryland 1. Maryland became the seventh state on April 28, 1788. Maryland became the seventh state on April 28,…
Maine is a state of granite coast, pine forests, working harbors, mountains, and deep New England history. 15 Essential Facts About Maine 1. Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820. Maine became the 23rd state on March 15,…
Louisiana is a state of river country, living cultures, extraordinary food, music, and history at the Gulf’s edge. 15 Essential Facts About Louisiana 1. Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812. Louisiana became the 18th state on April…
Iowa is a state of rivers, rich soil, civic traditions, and influential American agriculture. 15 Essential Facts About Iowa 1. Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846. Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846. 2. Des…
