How We Dressed: Civil War Era
Have you ever seen a picture like this in a book? Or saw re-enactors wearing all black in the sun? Have you thought, “Why did they choose to wear that?” Look [...]
Historically Inaccurate: Anastasia
Anastasia – the last of the Romanovs of Imperial Russia. On the night of July 16 (or 17, according to some reports), 1918, Bolsheviks, under orders of the Supreme Soviet Council of Russia, Yakov Yurovsky, led Anastasia, her family, and some of [...]
Historically Inaccurate: Hercules
Hercules… champion, hero, and demigod. In the 1997 animated movie “Hercules,” Disney portrays him as one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology, renowned for his feats of strength and ability to fight off legions of Hades’ monsters. However, in Ancient Greece, [...]
Historically Inaccurate: Mulan
From the iconic and lovable dragon, Mushu, to the memorable song “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”, Mulan has made its mark as a staple of Disney animation since its release in 1998. The Ballad of Mulan originated during the Northern [...]
History in the Making
Are you an aspiring historian that wishes to learn about the past? Have you ever wanted to use that knowledge to create something timeless? Then look no further than the new History in the Making Program at La Plata Branch Library! Every [...]
What happened in November?
Do you ever wonder what is special about November besides Thanksgiving and Black Friday? It is a month that feels like a stepping stone from Halloween to Christmas and always seems to fly by. Well, there in fact have been many interesting and [...]
Piscataway Peoples in Maryland
The area we call home today was first populated by Indigenous peoples from the Algonquin, Iroquois, and Siouan Nations. Among these groups, the Piscataways (also known as Conoy) were prevalent in the Chesapeake region at the time of European contact. Today, Piscataway Peoples [...]
CCPL Staff Picks: Maryland History
Interested in Maryland History? Check out CCPL’s recommendations for some great books on Maryland's History from Hoopla. These publications were chosen for their quality of content and accessibility in digital format – so you do not have to leave home to enjoy [...]
Who Runs the World? Girls!
Celebrate Women’s History Month by testing your knowledge about famous women throughout history. INTERACTIVE QUIZ 1.) Liquid paper, also known as white out, was invented by this American inventor: (a) Bette Nesmith Graham (b) Mary Anderson (c) [...]
History of Charles County, MD: Where Eagles Soar & History Abounds!
Here in Charles County, we have history going back as far as the early seventeenth century. Captain John Smith explored the Potomac River way back in 1608 and stopped at what is now Port Tobacco (which was officially established in 1634, making it [...]