by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Dec 17, 2020 | Time Capsule
Humans have recognized, observed, and celebrated the winter solstice season as early as the Neolithic era. This era, around 12,200 years ago, was the last part of the Stone Age. Archaeologists have unearthed many Neolithic monuments, which align with the winter...
by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Dec 9, 2020 | Time Capsule, Uncategorized
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah (or Chanukah) celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Though considered a “minor” Jewish festival according to custom, it has blossomed into a beloved and widely recognized holiday. The history of Hanukkah goes...
by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Nov 30, 2020 | Time Capsule, Uncategorized
“Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing.” When it comes to Christmas, most people have some sort of mental image of what the holiday looks, sounds, smells, feels, and tastes like. Even for those who do not celebrate the holiday, it can be difficult to miss the...
by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Nov 26, 2020 | Time Capsule, Uncategorized
From our young school days, we all learn the same story about how the Pilgrims gathered with the Indians for a large feast to give thanks for a successful harvest. The story tends to feature tall black hats with large buckles, an abundance of corn and turkey during a...
by Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education | Jun 18, 2020 | Time Capsule, Uncategorized
General Orders, Number 3Headquarters District of Texas, Galveston, June 19, 1865: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal...
