Category: colonial history
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Colonial Games from Many Cultures
When we study British colonial America, it is absolutely vital that we capture the diversity of the area. There wasn’t just ONE kind of person in the colonies, there were many. Looking at the colonies through a purely European lens does a disservice to our students, for those who desperately want to see themselves as…
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18th Century Colonial American Stew
Today’s History in the Kitchen was inspired by the cold weather here in New Jersey (high of 22ºF) and my reflections on how cold the soldiers in the Continental Army must have been encamped in Morristown, which is about 20 minutes from where I live, during the winters of 1776-1777 and 1779-1780. You may remember…
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History in the Kitchen: George Washington & Apple Fritters
*Please consider a donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in my mom’s name (Patty Piegaro), as History in the Kitchen is my way to not only teach public history but also honor her life & raise money to help cancer patients! Use this link to donate any amount. Let’s learn about George Washington &…
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Debunking the Thanksgiving Myth
The time around the Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year. I love fall colors, the smell of the fire, and fall foods. I also love the idea of gratitude and that this is a time of thankfulness and reflection. However, there are so many myths surrounding Thanksgiving, some of which are downright lies, that…
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George Washington’s Teeth- A Lesson in Looking Deeper
This week I have the honor and pleasure of attending the George Washington Teacher Institute at Mount Vernon. The hospitality and generosity of the staff here is astounding, and the scholars I’m getting to learn from just amaze me (I got to meet and listen to Lindsay Chervinsky, author of The Cabinet and an all-time…
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History in the Kitchen: The Schuyler Sisters & Pickled Cucumbers
“Angelica, Eliza, & Peggy… the Schuyler Sisters!” These three women were made famous by the smash musical Hamilton- but who are they really?
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Lesson Plan: Gender Fluidity in Colonial History
In keeping with my philosophy to make sure all students feel included in American history class, I tweeted Katherine Ott (@amhistcurator)for inspiration. I wanted to know how to include my students who are part of the LGBTQA+ spectrum in the story, and since #LGBThistory as part of the story in the Colonial Era isn’t…