Category Archives: 20th century

Japanese American history in Washington

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Tim

Bainbridge Island sits in Puget Sound, a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. The lush island has been named among the best places to live in the United States. I visited to attend a three-day symposium for museum folks … Continue reading →

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World Flight starting line and finish line

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Tim

Is there a history site you’ve wanted to visit for a long time? I finally managed a visit to one that had been on my list. I was doing research for my recent book, First Flight Around the World, and … Continue reading →

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My new book: First Flight Around the World

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Tim

I’m proud to announce my new book, First Flight Around the World:The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race. It was just published by Abrams Books for Young Readers. While targeted to ages 10-14, the book works for … Continue reading →

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Place of aviation genius

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Tim

I’m not sure if people who visit the Wright Brothers’ house have preconceived ideas or not. If they’ve read about the brothers, they will not be surprised that it is a very modest middle class house. As with any historic … Continue reading →

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Stepping into history

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Tim

Have you ever looked at a historic photo and wished you could step into it? (I have, look for it at the end of this post.) I made my annual trip to the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis recently, to teach … Continue reading →

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Paddling in a birchbark canoe

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Tim

I’ve been going to Maine annually for a number of years, going back to a rental house on the water and enjoying the beauty of Mount Desert Island. Most people visit Acadia National Park for the scenery, unrivaled on the … Continue reading →

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Crissy Field in San Francisco

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Tim

I’m a planner, so when I travel I’m usually intentional about seeing places that relate to my professional history interests. But every now and then I stumble upon a place that was somehow off my radar. Such was the case recently when I visited a … Continue reading →

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A new covered bridge

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Tim

  Update: The Pinetown covered bridge featured in the blog post below, written a year ago, is now completely finished. I drove over it several times, admiring the fine craftsmanship. Here are some photos. I’m thrilled that Lancaster County Heritage added an … Continue reading →

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History near the blossoms

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Tim

  Here’s an excerpt from my new book “A Grizzly in the Mail and Other Adventures in American History.” One evening a few days ago I left work, turned into the setting sun, and walked west toward the Jefferson Memorial. … Continue reading →

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Top 10 history sites in Washington, D.C.

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Tim

The cherry trees will be blooming soon and Washington is bracing for the spring crowds. I’ve lived in the Washington D.C. area now for nineteen years and love the area’s rich, layered history. If you’re planning a trip to Washington D.C., here is my … Continue reading →

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