A Patriotism Measured in Work, Memory, and the American Experiment
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of ordinary people — farmers, printers, merchants, and tradesmen — declared that human beings have the right to shape their own destiny. They wrote it plainly, without ornament or apology: that all people are created equal, that rights come from God and not from kings, and that […]
Forged in Fire: Scottdale, the Coal and Coke Industry, and America at 250
When America marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, the spotlight will naturally fall on Philadelphia, Boston, and the great halls where the nation’s founding ideals were written. But the story of the United States is not only the story of declarations and debates. It is also the story of the places that built the physical […]
Are You Ready for the 250th?
In the spirit of independence and unity, we the residents of Scottdale, should prepare to honor this historic milestone. I’m making a public ‘call to action’ to all of our government, churches, non-profits, schools, and businesses to develop an event during 2026 to celebrate this once-in our-lifetime event. The vision is to make Scottdale the […]