From the Statesman archives: Railroad, freedom colonies changed Austin after Civil War
The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...
The oldest public high school in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. Here's where it is
According to the New England Historical Society, Rhode Island's oldest high school can be traced back to 1800, when Rhode ...
A look at the history of some of New Jersey's oldest schools
Did you know that one of New Jersey's schools recently celebrated its 250th anniversary? A brief history of some of the state's oldest schools.
Ken Burns Series ‘The American Revolution' Headed For London TV Screenings With PBS Distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Ken Burns’ latest American history series is headed for the London TV Screenings. PBS Distribution has taken ...