America's Best History
@ambesthistory.bsky.social
Profiles of the best historic sites and national parks in the USA, plus the America's Best History Timeline & Youtube channel. We post about our journeys to discover American history as well as weekly articles about the details of each decade since 1491.
FAN FAV: March 13, 1866 - The Civil Rights Act of 1866 is passed by Congress, first federal law protecting the rights of African Americans. It is vetoed by Pres Johnson, but the veto overridden by Congress. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @civilrightscntr.bsky.social @naacpmke.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
FAN FAV: March 13, 1866 - The Civil Rights Act of 1866 is passed by Congress, first federal law protecting the rights of African Americans. It is vetoed by Pres Johnson, but the veto overridden by Congress. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @civilrightscntr.bsky.social @naacpmke.bsky.social
NEW ARTICLE: February 4-11, 1945 - President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Premier Josef Stalin hold the Yalta Conference in the Soviet Union, talking about how to end World War II. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @ww2tv.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social
October 5, 2026 at 12:17 PM
NEW ARTICLE: February 4-11, 1945 - President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Premier Josef Stalin hold the Yalta Conference in the Soviet Union, talking about how to end World War II. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @ww2tv.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: September 26, 1580 - Francis Drake returns home to Plymouth, England, becoming the second expedition to circumnavigate the globe. He returns with fifty-nine men, a cargo of spices, and Spanish treasure. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @maritimesmuseum.bsky.social
September 30, 2026 at 12:38 PM
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: September 26, 1580 - Francis Drake returns home to Plymouth, England, becoming the second expedition to circumnavigate the globe. He returns with fifty-nine men, a cargo of spices, and Spanish treasure. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @maritimesmuseum.bsky.social
NEW ARTICLE: 3/31/1933 - The Civilian Conservation Corps is authorized. It would provide work for 2.5 million men over 9 yrs & help construct many national park & other projects across USA. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @nationalparks.bsky.social @nationalparksgirl.bsky.social
September 28, 2026 at 11:56 AM
NEW ARTICLE: 3/31/1933 - The Civilian Conservation Corps is authorized. It would provide work for 2.5 million men over 9 yrs & help construct many national park & other projects across USA. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @nationalparks.bsky.social @nationalparksgirl.bsky.social
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Sept 24, 1493 - Columbus began his 2nd trip to the American colonies with seventeen ships and 1,200 men. These men were meant to colonize the land found & claimed during the journey after the 1st voyage. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @historyteachernerd.bsky.social
September 23, 2026 at 1:28 PM
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Sept 24, 1493 - Columbus began his 2nd trip to the American colonies with seventeen ships and 1,200 men. These men were meant to colonize the land found & claimed during the journey after the 1st voyage. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @historyteachernerd.bsky.social
NEW ARTICLE: #Country Music. November 28, 1925 - The Grand Ole Opry transmits its first radio broadcast. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @opry.bsky.social @highcountrynews.org @grandoleopry.bsky.social @nashvillescene.com @countrymusicbox.bsky.social
September 21, 2026 at 1:18 PM
NEW ARTICLE: #Country Music. November 28, 1925 - The Grand Ole Opry transmits its first radio broadcast. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @opry.bsky.social @highcountrynews.org @grandoleopry.bsky.social @nashvillescene.com @countrymusicbox.bsky.social
HISTORIC SITE OF MONTH: #Bentonville Battlefield. Often overshadowed by the around the sieges of Petersburg and Richmond, the Battle of Bentonville was a de factor continuation of Union General Sherman's March to the Sea. americasbesthistory.com/abh-bentonvi... @battlefields.org @aaslh.org
September 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM
HISTORIC SITE OF MONTH: #Bentonville Battlefield. Often overshadowed by the around the sieges of Petersburg and Richmond, the Battle of Bentonville was a de factor continuation of Union General Sherman's March to the Sea. americasbesthistory.com/abh-bentonvi... @battlefields.org @aaslh.org
FAN FAV: Battle of Long Island. Washington guessed next target of British would be NY. March 1776, he marched 19,000 Cont soldiers there. British appeared in late June. The battle would be the 1st major engagement after Decl of Independence. americasbesthistory.com/spotlight202... @battlefields.org
September 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM
FAN FAV: Battle of Long Island. Washington guessed next target of British would be NY. March 1776, he marched 19,000 Cont soldiers there. British appeared in late June. The battle would be the 1st major engagement after Decl of Independence. americasbesthistory.com/spotlight202... @battlefields.org
SPOTLIGHT ON LESSER KNOWN HISTORY: For generations, families across the US & world have been entertained by the books & series Little House on the Prairie. Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home, is home of the author from 1894. americasbesthistory.com/spotlight202... @prairiebooksnow.bsky.social
September 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
SPOTLIGHT ON LESSER KNOWN HISTORY: For generations, families across the US & world have been entertained by the books & series Little House on the Prairie. Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home, is home of the author from 1894. americasbesthistory.com/spotlight202... @prairiebooksnow.bsky.social
TIMELINE OF THE MONTH: 1700s. The conflict of colonies in their empires as England, Spain, France, & Netherlands compete for settlement & trade as the American plantations grow along the Atlantic Coast. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @frenchcolonial.bsky.social @colmigproject.bsky.social
September 3, 2026 at 1:29 PM
TIMELINE OF THE MONTH: 1700s. The conflict of colonies in their empires as England, Spain, France, & Netherlands compete for settlement & trade as the American plantations grow along the Atlantic Coast. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @frenchcolonial.bsky.social @colmigproject.bsky.social
NEW ARTICLE: #Panama #Canal Opens. August 3, 1914 - The first ship passes through the completed Panama Canal after the United States finishes construction over ten years. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @panamacanal.bsky.social @globalmarhist.bsky.social
September 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM
NEW ARTICLE: #Panama #Canal Opens. August 3, 1914 - The first ship passes through the completed Panama Canal after the United States finishes construction over ten years. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @panamacanal.bsky.social @globalmarhist.bsky.social
LESSER KNOWN HISTORY: The History Museum on the Square in Springfield, Missouri tells the story of Route 66 on its 100th anniversary, a gun battle with Wild Bill Hickock, & more in an innovative history museum. americasbesthistory.com/spotlight202... @missouriindependent.com @rt66hiker.bsky.social
August 31, 2026 at 12:46 PM
LESSER KNOWN HISTORY: The History Museum on the Square in Springfield, Missouri tells the story of Route 66 on its 100th anniversary, a gun battle with Wild Bill Hickock, & more in an innovative history museum. americasbesthistory.com/spotlight202... @missouriindependent.com @rt66hiker.bsky.social
PAST HISTORY THIS WEEK: August 26, 1635 - Great Colonial #Hurricane strikes the Atlantic Coast and the colonies of #Jamestown, Plymouth, and Massachusetts Bay. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @thejamestownfdn.bsky.social @plimoth.bsky.social @nws.noaa.gov @nhc-atlantic.extwitter.link
August 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
PAST HISTORY THIS WEEK: August 26, 1635 - Great Colonial #Hurricane strikes the Atlantic Coast and the colonies of #Jamestown, Plymouth, and Massachusetts Bay. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @thejamestownfdn.bsky.social @plimoth.bsky.social @nws.noaa.gov @nhc-atlantic.extwitter.link
TIMELINE OF MONTH: 1680s. A comet this way comes while New Spain has problems in Santa Fe, LaSalle explores the Mississippi for France, and New France begins its series of wars with the British colonies. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @aaslh.org @historyclippings.bsky.social
August 24, 2026 at 12:36 PM
TIMELINE OF MONTH: 1680s. A comet this way comes while New Spain has problems in Santa Fe, LaSalle explores the Mississippi for France, and New France begins its series of wars with the British colonies. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @aaslh.org @historyclippings.bsky.social
FAN FAV - No easy way to put, but the Sesqui-Centennial International Expo held in Philly summer of 1926 was not well thought of. It paled compared to the 1876 Centennial Expo with unfinished exhibits & uninspiring site. americasbesthistory.com/wfphiladelph... @bie-paris.org @expo2030.bsky.social
August 20, 2026 at 12:28 PM
FAN FAV - No easy way to put, but the Sesqui-Centennial International Expo held in Philly summer of 1926 was not well thought of. It paled compared to the 1876 Centennial Expo with unfinished exhibits & uninspiring site. americasbesthistory.com/wfphiladelph... @bie-paris.org @expo2030.bsky.social
NEW ARTICLE: 4/18-19, 1906 - San Fran earthquake occurs, est 7.8 Richter scale. Proximity to the epicenter of the San Andreas Fault & subsequent fire & aftershocks left 478 reported deaths, although estimates now peg that figure at nearly 3,000. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @aaslh.org
August 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
NEW ARTICLE: 4/18-19, 1906 - San Fran earthquake occurs, est 7.8 Richter scale. Proximity to the epicenter of the San Andreas Fault & subsequent fire & aftershocks left 478 reported deaths, although estimates now peg that figure at nearly 3,000. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @aaslh.org
Celebrate the 165th Anniversary of Battle of Wilson's Creek by following a NPS ranger on caravan around the important sections of the battlefield, from the Ray House to Bloody Hill. Impactful battle in Missouri.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D3E... @battlefields.org @cwbreakfastclub.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D3E... @battlefields.org @cwbreakfastclub.bsky.social
August 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Celebrate the 165th Anniversary of Battle of Wilson's Creek by following a NPS ranger on caravan around the important sections of the battlefield, from the Ray House to Bloody Hill. Impactful battle in Missouri.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D3E... @battlefields.org @cwbreakfastclub.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D3E... @battlefields.org @cwbreakfastclub.bsky.social
WE'RE BACK!! From our trip across Multiple States to bring you more history. Starting Monday, look for new videos from Shiloh, Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, Abe's Birthplace, and many more. americasbesthistory.com
@battlefields.org @civilwarhistory.bsky.social
@battlefields.org @civilwarhistory.bsky.social
August 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM
WE'RE BACK!! From our trip across Multiple States to bring you more history. Starting Monday, look for new videos from Shiloh, Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, Abe's Birthplace, and many more. americasbesthistory.com
@battlefields.org @civilwarhistory.bsky.social
@battlefields.org @civilwarhistory.bsky.social
WHAT HAPPENED 490 YRS AGO? On July 24, 1536, the 4 survivors of the #Narváez expedition reach Mexico City after an 8 yr trek from Florida & capture by Indian tribes. The expedition had started w/600 men. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @globalmarhist.bsky.social @aaslh.org
July 30, 2026 at 12:35 PM
WHAT HAPPENED 490 YRS AGO? On July 24, 1536, the 4 survivors of the #Narváez expedition reach Mexico City after an 8 yr trek from Florida & capture by Indian tribes. The expedition had started w/600 men. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @globalmarhist.bsky.social @aaslh.org
AMERICA 250 ARTICLE: 9/7/1776 - In the world's 1st sub attack, the American submersible ship Turtle attempts to attach a time bomb to the flagship of British Admiral Richard Howe's ship HMS Eagle in NY Harbor. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @amrev.bsky.social @amrevmuseum.bsky.social
July 29, 2026 at 12:40 PM
AMERICA 250 ARTICLE: 9/7/1776 - In the world's 1st sub attack, the American submersible ship Turtle attempts to attach a time bomb to the flagship of British Admiral Richard Howe's ship HMS Eagle in NY Harbor. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @amrev.bsky.social @amrevmuseum.bsky.social
SPOTLIGHT LESSER KNOWN HISTORY. Battle of Long Island. Rev War was in its 2nd yr, & there had been few victories for Washington's Continental Army after success re Boston. This NY battle would not turn his fortunes. americasbesthistory.com/spotlight202... @revwar250.bsky.social @battlefields.org
July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
SPOTLIGHT LESSER KNOWN HISTORY. Battle of Long Island. Rev War was in its 2nd yr, & there had been few victories for Washington's Continental Army after success re Boston. This NY battle would not turn his fortunes. americasbesthistory.com/spotlight202... @revwar250.bsky.social @battlefields.org
Where did George #Washington and the Continental Army spend the winter of 1776? If you guessed #Morristown NHP, you're right. Check out the site of 2 winter encampments, one that was worse than Valley Forge. americasbesthistory.com/abh-morristo... @amrevmuseum.bsky.social @america250.bsky.social
July 17, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Where did George #Washington and the Continental Army spend the winter of 1776? If you guessed #Morristown NHP, you're right. Check out the site of 2 winter encampments, one that was worse than Valley Forge. americasbesthistory.com/abh-morristo... @amrevmuseum.bsky.social @america250.bsky.social
HISTORIC SITE OF MO: River Raisin Battlefield site of two battles in War of 1812, 1st by the Americans who pushed the British out of Frenchtown, & 2nd, a surprising counterattack that would lead to massacre. americasbesthistory.com/abh-riverrai... @riverraisininst.bsky.social @battlefields.org
July 14, 2026 at 12:21 PM
HISTORIC SITE OF MO: River Raisin Battlefield site of two battles in War of 1812, 1st by the Americans who pushed the British out of Frenchtown, & 2nd, a surprising counterattack that would lead to massacre. americasbesthistory.com/abh-riverrai... @riverraisininst.bsky.social @battlefields.org
NEW ARTICLE: July 27, 1995 - The #Korean War Memorial in #Washington, D.C. is dedicated in ceremonies presided by President Bill Clinton and South Korean President Kim Yong-sam. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @koreanwarrior.bsky.social @visitdc.bsky.social
July 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
NEW ARTICLE: July 27, 1995 - The #Korean War Memorial in #Washington, D.C. is dedicated in ceremonies presided by President Bill Clinton and South Korean President Kim Yong-sam. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @koreanwarrior.bsky.social @visitdc.bsky.social
TIMELINE OF MONTH: 1890's. Immigrants streamed into Ellis Island in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, they crossed the nation, growing the cities of the east, land rushes, & adding to the experiment that was the USA. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @nilc.org @oklahomavoice.com
July 10, 2026 at 12:44 PM
TIMELINE OF MONTH: 1890's. Immigrants streamed into Ellis Island in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, they crossed the nation, growing the cities of the east, land rushes, & adding to the experiment that was the USA. americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1... @nilc.org @oklahomavoice.com