Feb 8, 2016 | Highlights in History
Two Degrees of Separation From Slavery By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian When studying Black history and particularly slavery in America, it’s usually thought of as something in the distant past. That’s why it’s shocking when you can see just how recent...
Feb 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Road to Little Dribbling By: Bill Bryson If I ever get to assemble my dream team of traveling companions, Bill Bryson will be on the shortlist. His penchant for a good bit of trivia, his snark in the face of the absurdities of everyday life, and his Sisyphean...
Feb 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
These Shallow Graves By: Jennifer Donnelly In 1890, Jo (Josephine) Montfort is a student at Miss Sparkwell’s School for Young Ladies. Like all wealthy young women, Jo is expected to finish school and marry a wealthy bachelor. Her family already has Bram Aldrich, a...
Feb 1, 2016 | Highlights in History
The Mystery of Noblesville’s First Settler: Pete Smith By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian In honor of Black History Month, I thought I would look at Noblesville’s African American past. One of the most important stories was Pete Smith and his...
Feb 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sunny Side Up By: Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm This graphic novel follows the summer of Sunny Lewin in 1976 when she is shipped off to Florida to spend her summer vacation with her Grandfather who lives in a 55 and older retirement community. Sunny thought...
