In 1776, the United States of America, then known as the 13 Colonies, declared independence from England. On the night of December 25, 1776, General George Washington led a group of his men across the Delaware river to attack a Hessian encampment. They arrived the morning of December 26 and …
The Pennsylvania state bird has been the Ruffed grouse since 1931. Non-migratory, this game bird is highly adaptable due in large part to its varied diet. Ruffed grouse are omnivores, eating berries, buds, leaves, seeds, and insects. Their stomachs are able to handle plants that are difficult for other animals …
Small but mighty, the mussel is a crucial member of our local waterways. Adult mussels live partially buried in riverbed sand. Since they are filter feeders, they pull water in and filter out food particles, often filtering out other things as well. Many scientists believe these little eaters make a …
The Mountain Laurel is the flower of Pennsylvania, as decided by Gifford Pinchot in 1933. The flower represents perseverance and favors rocky mountain tops. They come in white and pink, and can be seen in full bloom from May through June. Mountain Laurel are also called ivybush, lambkill, spoonwood, calico …
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The Declaration of Independence was first drafted by Thomas Jefferson and later signed in August of 1776. The purpose of this document is to declare the 13 colonies independent from, or no longer under the control of, English rule. The Declaration is comprised or made up of four sections: The …
The Constitution of the United States of America is one of the most important documents in the country’s history. It outlines the rules, the rules for making rules, and the protected rights and freedoms every US citizen gets. The document itself is made up of seven articles, a Bill of …
