Solo or Social: Fun Hobbies That Fit Every Lifestyle
Keeping the mind active is important for us all, young and old. Run away from the boob tube and telephone.
Exploring Key Numismatics: Your Ultimate Resource for Coins and Currency
Introduction to Numismatics Numismatics is a significant field devoted to the study and collection of coins, tokens, and currency. Exploring Key Numismatics, your ultimate resource for coins and…
Is the Penny Worth Saving? Analyzing President Trump’s Potential Success
Understanding the Value of the Penny The debate surrounding whether the penny is worth saving has been ongoing for years. Some argue that the maintenance of pennies in…
An Important Connection to My Family Through Currency
History of Chester County, Pennsylvania By John Smith Futhey, Gilbert Cope 1881 “…Of these children, Samuel, the eldest, was born May 6, 1801, in East Nantmeal township, and…
The Legacy of Anthony C. Paquet: Engraver of Valor
Early Life and Arrival in America Believed to be the son of bronze-worker Toussaint François Paquet, Anthony C Paquet was born on December 5, 1814, in Hamburg, Germany….
The Constitutional Congress: Debates Between Large and Small States
Historical Context of the Constitutional Congress The Constitutional Congress of 1787 emerged from a confluence of factors that highlighted the inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation. Initially adopted…
Owning a Historic Home
16 Tips for Care and Renovation Maybe you’ve recently taken out a mortgage to purchase an older property that you want to live in for the foreseeable future….
Now For a Story You Never Heard
Strange brew at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing On September 23rd of 1986 a new stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service in New York…
An Overview of US Coinage and Currency: From the Colonial Era to the 1900s
Introduction to U.S. Coinage and Currency The evolution of U.S. coinage and currency is a fascinating journey that reflects the broader economic and social developments within the nation….
The Evolution of Coin Production: The Methods Employed
The coin production process is a vital aspect of currency creation and dissemination, serving as a bridge between the conceptualization of money and its tangible form. Throughout history,…
A Collector’s Impact
Histories and Cultures Through Tangible Artifacts The author of this piece “A Collector’s Impact”, Jenna Sherman, hopes to help other parents acquire through history and culture the skills…
Almost Forgotten Founding Father
Some New Jersey Freemasons, and many others I’m sure, have visited Brearley Lodge in Bridgeton, New Jersey at one time or another. Some readers may be members of…