top of page


Stitched into Service: The Story of the Harlem Hellfighters
A story of unseen Valor. They fought for a country that barely recognized them. But they left a legacy no one could erase. Left to right....
Jun 213 min read


Woven Into Our History: A Pilgrim’s Son Remembers
Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, by William Halsall By the time Joseph Rogers was old enough to understand what the word “freedom” meant, he...
May 272 min read


Woven Into Our History: Through the Eyes of Pierre and Euphrosine Granger—An Acadian Story of Loss and Resilience
The Deportation of the Acadians, Henri Beau, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In the mid-1700s, nestled among the pine forests and...
May 252 min read


Woven Into Our History: Rebecca Aslett and the Quiet Strength of a Colonial Mother
A black-and-white portion from the painting "Witch Hill (The Salem Martyr)" Thomas Satterwhite Noble, CC BY-SA 4.0 In the cold, rugged...
May 233 min read


Woven Into Our History: Frances Perkins and the Quiet Revolution of Labor
Frances Perkins, Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain Before labor unions had a voice, before workers had a weekend, and before...
May 232 min read
Woven Into Our History: Benjamin Montgomery and the Power of Invention Beyond Chains
In the humid heartland of Mississippi, where the muddy waters of the Yazoo River twisted through cotton country, a man was quietly...
May 212 min read
Woven Into Our History: The Legacy of Nearest Green, America's First Black Master Distiller
When we think of American whiskey, one name usually comes to mind: Jack Daniel. His iconic square bottles and Old No. 7 label are etched...
May 12 min read
Woven Into Our History: Sylvia Mendez and the Case That Opened the Schoolhouse Door
In the early 1940s, in the sun-soaked fields of Southern California, the Mendez family was working hard like so many others—farming,...
Apr 282 min read
Woven Into Our History: Grace Bedell and the Letter That Helped Shape a President
In the fall of 1860, an 11-year-old girl from Westfield, New York, sat down with a pen and paper and unknowingly changed the image of one...
Apr 252 min read
Woven Into Our History: Richard Etheridge – The Guardian of the Storm
Along the storm-battered shores of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, there once stood a man whose courage was as constant as the tides. His...
Apr 232 min read
Woven Into Our History: The Lawsuit That Helped Make a President
It’s 1855 in Springfield, Illinois. The dust from passing carriages swirls through the air as townsfolk move between courthouse and café....
Apr 212 min read


Ordinary Voices, Extraordinary Impact: Everyday Americans Who Changed Their Communities
In the grand narrative of American history, it’s easy to spotlight presidents, generals, and pioneers. Their names fill textbooks and...
Apr 82 min read


Your Story is a Masterpiece - Embrace the Adventure
Opening Scene: The Moment Before the Leap Picture this... You are standing on the edge of a cliff, looking out at the vast expanse of...
Mar 282 min read


The power of storytelling: Why your story deserves to be told.
Your story is more powerful than you realize. Every challenge you’ve faced, every triumph you’ve celebrated, and every lesson you’ve...
Mar 252 min read


Adventures of a New Adult
January 2003. I was 19 years old, standing at the edge of the biggest decision of my life. An opportunity came my way—one I couldn’t...
Mar 202 min read


If a picture is worth a thousand words...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what are we to make of the stories that cannot be told from the pictures in our possession?...
Mar 202 min read


From Snapshots to Stories: Uncovering Your Family History Through Captured Moments
In today's world of digital photography, it’s all too easy to snap countless pictures and forget their significance. Yet, behind every...
Mar 194 min read


Discover Your Family History on The American Thread Website
Are you curious about your family's history and eager to uncover the stories that shaped your American roots? Look no further than The...
Mar 71 min read


Honoring Military Service: Stories on The American Thread
In today's digital age, where information is constantly at our fingertips, one website stands out for its dedication to honoring and...
Mar 72 min read


Experience the Power of Picture Stories on The American Thread
Are you looking to dive into the rich tapestry of American history and connect with stories that resonate with our past? Look no further...
Mar 72 min read
bottom of page