by Sharon Hall | Feb 27, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
When they were born over 83 years ago I’m not certain Hulon and Willie Hall knew my grandmother was carrying twins. They had already conceived (and lost) a set of triplets. It had been about seven years since my grandparents buried their first-born toddler...
by Sharon Hall | Feb 5, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
Believe it or not, summer will be here soon. I know, I know. Many of us have been dealing with polar vortexes, epic winter weather events and more. Take heart — it will warm up soon! Historically, one of many summertime traditions is the family reunion. Some...
by Sharon Hall | Jan 22, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
The closer we get to Spring the more our thoughts (may) turn to a bit of “Spring cleaning”. Some things just can’t wait that long, however. I decided to do a little “sprucing up” around the Digging History web site this week. The newly...
by Sharon Hall | Jan 16, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
It finally happened on January 16, 1919. Church bells rang across America as the state of Nebraska voted to seal ratification of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The United States, the “first great nation to go dry” was about to enter a new era....
by Sharon Hall | Jan 15, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
Boston, Massachusetts inarguably holds a revered place in American history. The city is home to numerous buildings, locations and historical markers recalling seminal events of our history as a nation. Yet, one plaque commemorating a strange and now mostly forgotten...
