1776: The Road to Independence

Wesley Notgrass (1915-2007) joined the United States Army and served in Europe during World War II. Wesley preached a sermon in 1977 reflecting on his experience and on America's 200th birthday. In this episode, John Notgrass talks about his grandfather and shares that sermon.Watch the full video version of this podcast here:https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/july-4-one-soldier-s-story-356Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

In this episode, Charlene Notgrass talks about her ancestor Timothy Demonbreun (1731-1826), a French-Canadian who served in the American Revolution, and the importance of French support to the Patriot cause.Watch the video version of this episode at https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/timothy-demonbreun-and-the-revolutionary-war-on-the-frontier-355.Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

In this episode, Charlene Notgrass explores what daily life was like in the American colonies in the years leading up to the American Revolution.VIDEO VERSION: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/daily-life-in-the-colonies-351Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

In this episode, John Notgrass offers a presentation on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, plays several songs enjoyed by the Ingalls family, and makes connections between Laura's story and the story of America.VIDEO VERSION: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/laura-ingalls-wilder-and-the-declaration-of-independence-337Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

Exploring History returns with a conversation between Ray and John Notgrass about the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July of 1776.Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. On today's Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells about five books that your family would enjoy reading to enhance your understanding of the American Revolution.Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

Most people know the Marquis de Lafayette as an aide to General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. On the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how Lafayette lived an entire life of service to the United States and France, often at great sacrifice to himself.Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

The former Soviet Union had a project to map the entire world. They produced over one million distinct maps of places around the world. On his latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass discusses this amazing project and the amazing detail work that went into it.Read the transcript and find more resources:https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/secret-soviet-documents-revealed-313Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

One woman's letters to a president may have changed his thinking and may have helped bring about needed reforms in our country. On the next Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how the letters of one woman might have affected the presidency of Chester Arthur.Read the transcript and find more resources:https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/the-letters-of-julia-sand-312Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

A little known incident in 1854 was part of the struggle for equal rights for all Americans. It reminds us today of our need to be done with prejudice and scapegoating. In the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how a standoff on a New York City streetcar furthered the cause of civil rights.Read the transcript and find more resources:https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/when-riding-a-streetcar-turned-into-a-battle-311Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/