History Site
	Cindy Kessler BellaOnline's History Editor

African American Inventors
A brief article on some of America´s most famous African American Inventors. Thanks to these intelligent individuals, our world is truely a better place.

Martin Luther King Day
On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill into law that made January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King, a national holiday.

The Boston Tea Party - Darjeeling in the Harbor
The famous Boston Tea Party featured Darjeeling. A glimpse at the famous act that led to the American Revolution.

The Celebration of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a celebration of life and freedom; of diversity and acceptance; of remembrance and reflection. It’s characterized by community events like bar-be-cuing, dancing, parades, and even, in some of its modern forms, karate and golf tournaments. It also has a very interesting history…

The First Thanksgiving – 1621
The first Thanksgiving is more legend than history, but its spirit is embodied in the celebration.

The USS Constitution and Holmes’ “Old Ironsides”
This article demonstrates how history and poetry are intertwined; the history of the important war ship, the USS Constitution, inspired the poet Oliver Wendell Holmes to write his poem "Old Ironsides," which became one of America's most famous and beloved poems.

Tracks To Freedom: The Underground Railroad
The undergournd railroad and it´s "stationmasters" gave freedom to almost 100,000 slaves during the days before the Civil War.