Saint Patrick’s Day honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was born in England and lived during the 5th century. Early in life, he was kidnapped, sold into slavery, and ended up living in Ireland. He is credited with converting the Irish to Christianity, as illustrated in the legendary tale that says he … Continue reading Washington’s St. Patrick’s Day General Order
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A Lucky Diary Discovery
At the end of 2019, Dr. Edward E. Moore donated a collection of family documents to Historic Kenmore. Dr. Moore’s is the great-great grandnephew of Esther Maria Lewis Moore, who was the great granddaughter of Lawrence Lewis. Lawrence was the son of Betty and Fielding Lewis. Among the papers donated was a small pocket diary … Continue reading A Lucky Diary Discovery
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