Tag Archives: Mary Pickersgill

My break is over

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Tim

Dear Readers, I’ve taken a long break from blogging to work on a new book. Star Spangled: The Story of a Flag, a Battle, and a Song, is due out next year and targets ages 10-14, but will be of … Continue reading →

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Happy Flag Day – Mary, not Betsy

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Tim

June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. It commemorates the day  in 1777 when Congress adopted the national flag. It’s not a federal holiday and most communities don’t hold celebrations, though many people fly a flag. I’m repeating … Continue reading →

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