Unsung Heroes: William Eaton
I know that you’re familiar with the United States Marine Hymn that tells of the Marines going “to the shores of Tripoli”—but do you know what, or who, it is about? The song refers to an attack on the Tripolitan city of Derne in 1805, and the 8 Marines responsible for leading the attack that […]
Unsung heroes: Dr. Joseph Warren
You probably know the names of Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. But have you heard of Dr. Joseph Warren? Well, when it comes to important figures in the fight for American independence, few played a more critical—yet now less appreciated—role. Warren was a medical doctor in Boston who got involved in politics and […]
Unsung heroes: Henry Knox
This week, under the direction of Mrs. Traini, you will perform our Spring Concert, the “Rhythm of the Republic,” singing some of the songs that shaped America. Throughout the year, I often profile for you some of the great people who have shaped our nation. But this week, I thought it might be useful, as […]
Busch Gardens: Everything has a history…even roller coasters
So, I’ve told you about our family’s Spring Break visits to Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Monticello, and all of the fascinating history we learned at each. But we did make one additional visit that probably won’t make the register of historic places: Busch Gardens amusement park. And yes, I did ride a roller coaster. Interestingly, the […]
Monticello: The architecture of a man and his home
When you visit Monticello, you quickly learn that there were some rather quirky things about Thomas Jefferson. He used to read and write in his study with birds flying around inside; despite their many impracticalities, he loved Alcove Beds, which are beds built into the wall, with just one side open (his guests who had […]
The Great Adventure
In a way, starting a classical school is like Buck’s journey in Jack London’s The Call of the Wild – leaving the known for the unknown, learning a new landscape and the laws of the land, and sacrificing for the good of self-mastery that yields freedom. CCA is actually more than two school-years old. More […]
