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Monday, Feb. 19, is Presidents’ Day. Presidents’ Day started with Washington’s Birthday celebrations, which happened on or near his birthday. George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 and has been called the ‘Father of the Nation.’ From his days as commander of the Continental army to his two term

With holiday lights now shining bright around town and at Washington Park, this weekend also will highlight more seasonal events in Laramie and Centennial.

June 14th is Flag Day, a day that commemorates the adoption of the US flag, on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Sheridan Enterprise on June 8, 1913 talks about the history of the flag. When the colonists first settled at Jamestown, and Plymouth, you remember,

Tomorrow is April 1. After enduring a long, cold winter, most people want a little gaiety. Enter April Fool's Day. April 1 is April Fool's Day, a day set aside for hoaxes and practical jokes on friends and colleagues, often yelling “April Fool” when the victim falls for the prank. It has been cel

Ester Morris office in South Pass City In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week. Later, the entire month or March was designated Women’s History Month by a presidential proclamation. T

Washington and Lincoln were two presidents honored on Mount Rushmore, the other two being Jefferson and T.R. Roosevelt. Monday is Presidents' Day. Presidents’ Day started with Washington’s Birthday celebrations, which happened on or near his birthday. George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 a

Colorado Springs welcomed the annual Veterans Day Parade back to downtown Saturday after the event was canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 last year. It marked the first time