Articles by Kelli Ballard

It’s Independence Day, a time for fireworks, barbecues, parades, and celebrations. But what is the meaning behind this holiday? Why and how do we celebrate it? And did you know, if John Adams had had his way, we’d be honoring… Read More

James Polk (1795-1849) was the 11th president of the United States. He vowed to only serve one term – a promise he kept – but he managed to accomplish much in his time in the White House. James Knox Polk… Read More

John Tyler (1790-1862) became the tenth president of the United States while serving as vice president to William Henry Harrison, who died in office. Tyler was born on March 29, 1790, at Greenway, his family’s plantation in Charles County, Virginia…. Read More

William Henry Harrison (1773–1841) was the ninth president of the United States. He took the office on March 4, 1841, but died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841. Even though he didn’t stay the nation’s leader for long, he lived… Read More

“No matter how tall I grow, I still look up to you.” Though the author remains unknown, this quote – or some version of it – has graced the covers of uncountable Father’s Day cards. In a recent Napolitan News… Read More

Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was the eighth president and the first to take office who was born an American citizen. He was born to Dutch parents on December 5, 1782 – just six years after the colonists declared independence from… Read More

Dolley Madison (1768–1849) was born Dolley Payne in Guilford County, North Carolina. Starting out as a Quaker, Mrs. Madison would later become the first lady to President James Madison (the father of the Constitution) and earn a reputation as a… Read More

Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) was the seventh president of the United States. He was born on March 15, 1767, in the Waxhaws region on the border of North and South Carolina. No one knows the exact location of his birth, so… Read More

John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) was the sixth president of the United States. He was born on July 11, 1767, in Quincy, Massachusetts – which was called Braintree at the time, not to be confused with the modern small town of… Read More

Memorial Day is a day for Americans to honor and offer respect to the military men and women who gave their lives to protect their country, its people, and our liberties. It is a somber day that reminds us our… Read More

A new reality show has been pitched to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Producer and writer Rob Worsoff, known for producing such reality shows as Duck Dynasty and Millionaire Matchmaker, pitched a 35-page program to DHS on a show… Read More

James Monroe (1758-1831) was the fifth president of the United States. His presidency saw a lot of changes and the ever-growing contention between the northern and southern states over slavery. Monroe was born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County,… Read More