Learn about Sybil Ludington, the young heroine of the American Revolution, who rode over 40 miles alone in total darkness to warn fellow New York patriots of an impending British invasion.
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of Frederick Douglass for Kids
There are some questions that almost every kid can answer right away. Of course, you know your name, and who your family members are. You and your friends probably all know how old you are and when your birthday is without even thinking. After all, who could forget a...
The History of Harriet Tubman for Kids
Have you ever looked at money and wondered about the people whose pictures are on the bills in your country? Most countries have images of important people from history on their coins and bills. In America, most of the bills contain images of past...
History of Miguel Hidalgo for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine that you are hiking through a dense jungle in Mexico. The leaves around you are thick and wet. You use a sword to chop your way ahead. Sometimes you stumble and fall on roots or get stuck in vines that block your path. The weather is hot...
The History of Boudica for Kids
When you think of Great Britain, what do you think of? A modern country with a prime minister, democratic elections, and people from all over the world? Or maybe you think of the kings and queens who ruled for hundreds of years; or the royal family of today, with...
The History of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for Kids
Close your eyes and picture that you are sitting in a grand concert hall. The year is the 1762 and the hall is a large and beautiful hall in Europe. It is full of wealthy people dressed in beautiful and fancy clothes. On the stage is a large orchestra of...
History of Alexander Hamilton for Kids
On July 3, 2020, to the great excitement of its fans Disney Plus released the musical film, Hamilton. After its release it became one of the most-streamed films of that year. The film was based on the 2015 Broadway musical of the same name. The Hamilton musical was...
History of Mahatma Gandhi for Kids
Have you heard ever heard of a country called India? India is between China and the Middle East and much of it is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. India is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations and for many years was one of the richest countries in the world....
History of Benjamin Franklin for Kids
Have you heard of a Founding Father before? A Founding Father is someone who helped start the United States of America. Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father. Some have also called him the First American, because he had so many of the traits that would become known...
Sitting Bull for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are in the middle of a battle in the American wilderness. All around you, American soldiers dressed in stiff blue jackets load their guns and fire at the enemy. Running at them are Native American warriors dressed in loin cloths and...