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    Exploring History

    Exploring History with Ray Notgrass offers background on what you hear in the news, shares stories from history that will enlighten and inspire you, and provides encouragement about homeschooling, family life, and your walk with God.

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    July 4: One Soldier's Story Sep 08, 2026
    Show notes

    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-356


    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/

    Timothy Demonbreun and the Revolutionary War on the Frontier Aug 18, 2026
    Show notes

    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/

    Daily Life in the Colonies Jun 25, 2026
    Show notes

    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-351


    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/

    Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Declaration of Independence Mar 05, 2026
    Show notes

    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-337


    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/

    1776: The Road to Independence Feb 04, 2026
    Show notes

    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/

    The American Revolution in Books Aug 05, 2025
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    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/

    Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette Jul 01, 2025
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    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/

    Secret Soviet Documents Revealed! Mar 25, 2025
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    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-313


    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 Letters of Julia Sand Mar 11, 2025
    Show notes

    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-312


    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/

    When Riding a Streetcar Turned Into a Battle Feb 25, 2025
    Show notes

    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-311


    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/

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