Women's Army Corps member at Fort Sheridan, circa 1943.  Fort Sheridan Collection, Dunn Museum 92.24.1112 In September 1939, Americans w...

During World War I (1914-1918), Fort Sheridan was at the forefront of mustering and training soldiers. Much of that training focused on ma...

In 1914, the U.S. Government designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. The idea for Mother's Day in the United States may b...

In December 1865, Susannah Smith of Millburn wrote in her diary: 22nd - Will have no school till Tuesday because Monday will be “Merry Chr...

The Norwegians say, "There is no bad weather, only bad clothing." With six weeks of winter left (thanks Mr. Groundhog!), I thoug...

Women's hairstyles have changed a great deal over time. Thankfully. To celebrate the evolution of hairstyles, I've selected photo...

The Chicago Cubs are having a wobbly season, but it's summer and that means baseball! The game we know and love today developed in th...

Perhaps you've heard the saying, "If our town didn't have a bowling alley, we'd have no culture at all."   Zion Bowlin...