Long before it was a state, the area was home to the Hopewell and Adena…
Category: Quarter Millennial Quilt
QMQ 16: Tennessee
The Tennessee region was originally inhabited by Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Creek nations until Europeans began…
QMQ 15: Kentucky
Originally home to the Shawnee, Cherokee, and other Native American tribes, Kentucky was used as…
QMQ 14: Vermont
Vermont is known for its mountains and maple syrup, but there’s more to it than…
QMQ 13: Rhode Island
Rhode Island might be tiny, but it’s packed with history. Founded in 1636 by Roger…
QMQ 12: North Carolina
North Carolina played a crucial role in the American Revolution—it was the first state to…
QMQ 11: New York
Long before European explorers landed on New York’s shores, the land was home to the…
QMQ 9: South Carolina
South Carolina was one of the original 13 colonies, established in 1663. Named after King…
QMQ 10: Virginia
Virginia has been central to American history since literally the beginning. Jamestown was founded in…
QMQ 8: Maryland
Maryland was founded in 1634 by Lord Baltimore as a haven for English Catholics facing…