I still live

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The Native Americans who lived in New England when it was settled by white people in the 1600s have not died out. Active tribal nations are working hard to maintain their cultural identities by retelling stories and by making their presence known after many years of denial by society.

Author: Mansfield, Howard
History, Native Americans, Native North Americans, New England

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Raking it in

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Thousands of people visit New England for the fall foliage season every year. If those people could be persuaded to stay to rake the leaves after they fell, it could mean a huge increase in tourism dollars. The key would be to promote raking as if it were the next Olympic sport.

Author: Mansfield, Howard
Humor and anecdotes, Autumn, Defoliation

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Pieces of paper pinned to their coats: why we reenact Civil War battles

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Reenactments of military battles allow participants to experience first-hand the thoughts, feelings and activities of the men who really fought the battle. The reenactment is historically accurate. A description of the Antietam battle is given.

Author: Mansfield, Howard
Personal narratives, United States history, Historical reenactments

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Subjects list: United States
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