Teach History: Ben Edwards’ Authored Lessons on History
Since 2009, Ben Edwards has shared his passion for history by authoring and publishing a blog, Teach History, about colonial American history. The goal of Teach History is to provide a resource where teachers and history enthusiasts can access information about American history plus technologies, methods and products that are making a difference in education today. Below are the articles Ben Edwards has authored. For ongoing articles about American history, check back to TeachHistory.com.
Blog Post Spotlight
The Unsolved Mystery at Old North Church
Who doesn’t appreciate a good mystery – especially one that dates all the way back to the beginning of the American Revolution! On the evening of April 18, 1775, “a friend” of Paul Revere held two lanterns in the northwest window of Christ Church (Old North Church) steeple to signal patriots in Charlestown that the British troops were leaving Boston by water on their secret expedition to Lexington and Concord. >>Read More.
- A Dramatic Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
- The Unsolved Mystery at Old North Church
- USS Constitution and the Battle that Earned her Nickname
- Who Lies in the Edwards Family Tomb at Copp’s Hill?
- President Washington Visits Boston – Eyewitness & Press Accounts
- A Loyalist’s Account: Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill
- Unique Private Tours of Historic Boston for Groups
- Colonel Shaw, Sergeant Carney and the 54th Massachusetts
- Remembering Alex Haley and Roots
- Black History Month: A Tribute to Phillis Wheatley
- Young Ben Franklin and the Silence Dogood Letters
- Pirates of the Caribbean – Featuring my Sixth Great Grandfather
- Teachers: Are You Engaging AND Empowering Your Students?
- Resource for Teachers – Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
- Primary Source Audio Podcast: The Boston Tea Party
- Covering the Annual Boston Tea Party Reenactment on Twitter
- Primary Source Focus: Protesting the Tax on Tea
- Idea Starter: Selecting a Title for The President
- George Washington’s Inauguration – Eyewitness Accounts
- King’s Chapel – A Must-See on Your Next Trip to Boston
- Paul Revere – A Man of Many Trades
- Idea Starter: Sign the Declaration of Independence
- Successful Field Trips – A Multisensory Approach
- A Fall Journey to Adams National Historical Park
- Happy Birthday Mr. President – Honoring John Adams
- Technology and the Role of School Administrators
- Teachers Who Embrace Technology Change Lives
- Primary Source Focus: Doctor Warren and Bunker Hill
- Bunker Hill Museum Brings Historic Battle to Life
- The Benefits of Using Podcasting in The Classroom
- Honoring Prince Estabrook – Slave and Soldier
- Teaching History While Walking in My Ancestors’ Footsteps
- Revere House Offers “Paul Revere’s Ride” MP3 Audio
- Smart Board Lesson From a Social Studies Teacher
- Best Revolutionary History Blog: Boston 1775
- Learn How Teachers Are Using Twitter
- Exclusive Access to Children’s Book MP3 Audio
- New Product: Paul Revere in Primary Sources
- Behind the Scenes Tours at Old North Church
- Must-Have Phillis Wheatley DVD and Study Guide