by Cynthia Howerter | Mar 8, 2016 | Genealogy
Do you want to start researching your family history but aren’t sure how to do it? This article, the first in a series, will help you get started by explaining the basic information you’ll need to locate and record for each relative. When...
by Cynthia Howerter | Feb 16, 2016 | Historical Articles
It’s common knowledge that General George Washington and his Continental Army crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Night in 1776, but what’s not as well-known are the reasons why he chose that particular night to cross. It’s the...
by Cynthia Howerter | Feb 2, 2016 | Historical Articles
Welcome to Cynthia Howerter – all things historical. Because I’m a history buff who loves to write, it’s a natural fit for me to write about American history. I heard you groan. And I understand why: you hate history. And why wouldn’t...
by Cynthia Howerter | Dec 9, 2014 | Historical Articles
Americans have always loved their eggnog. Although the egg and milk-based punch actually originated in Britain where it derived from a medieval beverage called “posset,” it was brought to the American colonies where it remained popular. Thanks to the numerous farms in...
by Cynthia Howerter | Dec 5, 2014 | Historical Articles
Last year, my husband and I celebrated Thanksgiving Day in Colonial Williamsburg. We were delightfully surprised to find many doors and windows already adorned with the town’s famous Christmas decorations. After admiring the many...