Sample Chapter – History of Pokagon State Park
Sample ChapterPokagon Indiana State ParkChapter title – History of the ParkThe Potawatomi tribe lived in the region now occupied by … Continue reading Sample Chapter – History of Pokagon State Park
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Author Paul R. Wonning considers himself an "Indiana Hound," because he likes to "sniff" out the interesting places and history of Indiana and then use his books to reveal them to his readers. He also enjoys gardening, American history and dabbles in writing fantasy and humorous fiction.
Podcast – History of Pokagon State Park – Part 1 – The Potawatomi Tribe and the Trail of Death
Greetings, today I will discuss my newest book release, Pokagon Indiana State Park. In this episode you will hear the History of Pokagon State Park – Part 1 – The Potawatomi Tribe and the Trail of Death Continue reading Podcast – History of Pokagon State Park – Part 1 – The Potawatomi Tribe and the Trail of Death
Podcast – The 1848 Election
The issue of slavery rose to the surface for the first time as a major issue in the election 1848. This episode relates the events of that election. Continue reading Podcast – The 1848 Election
Podcast – Early Days of Basketball in Indiana
Greetings, in this episode you will hear about the early days of the sport of basketball in Indiana. Continue reading Podcast – Early Days of Basketball in Indiana
Pokagon Indiana State Park
Pokagon Indiana State Park provides potential visitors with a complete guide book to the state park, Angola and Steuben County, Indiana. Continue reading Pokagon Indiana State Park
Video – Indiana State Park Nature Centers
The Nature Centers in Indiana State Park provide visitors with a wonderful nature museum where they can learn about the trees, wildlife, history and geology of the park. Park naturalists conduct periodic educational programs geared towards both children and adults. Continue reading Video – Indiana State Park Nature Centers
Podcast – The Nullification Crises
The threat of secession arose several times prior to 1861, the first time during the Nullification Crises in the early 1800’s. Continue reading Podcast – The Nullification Crises
Podcast – Rise of the Barnstormer Teams
In this episode the author discusses the rise of the barnstormer basketball teams in the early 20th Century. Continue reading Podcast – Rise of the Barnstormer Teams
Video – T. C. Steele State Historic Site
In the Book:Brown County State ParkT. C. Steele State Historic Site DescriptionGosport, Indiana native T. C. Steele brought his nationally … Continue reading Video – T. C. Steele State Historic Site
Podcast – The Election of 1800
During this period of the election of 1800 the modern practice of mudslinging politics began to arise. The Election of 1800 featured former friends and now political foes, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Continue reading Podcast – The Election of 1800
Podcast – Senda Berenson Abbott – “Mother of Women’s Basketball
Senda Berenson Abbott – “Mother of Women’s Basketball” From the Book:A Short History of Basketball – Indiana EditionTranscript:GreetingsLast week listeners … Continue reading Podcast – Senda Berenson Abbott – “Mother of Women’s Basketball
The Covered Bridges of Park County Indiana
Visitors to Parke County Indiana will find 31 restored covered bridges set in the beautiful Parke County countryside. Continue reading The Covered Bridges of Park County Indiana
Podcast – Early Elections and Political Parties in the United States
listeners to this episode will learn about the first elections held under the Constitution as well as some of the early political parties that formed. Continue reading Podcast – Early Elections and Political Parties in the United States
Podcast – The Invention of Basketball
The athletic director at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, James Naismith, invented the game of basketball in 1891. Continue reading Podcast – The Invention of Basketball
Podcast – Constitutional Convention Adopts the Constitution
Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led the leaders of the Confederation to call for a convention to revise them and correct the deficiencies. The delegates labored all summer, creating the Constitution of the United State, a document that governs government, not people. Continue reading Podcast – Constitutional Convention Adopts the Constitution
Podcast – The Indiana History Series
Listeners to this episode will learn a little bit about each of the books in the author’s Indiana History Series. The seven books in this series cover libraries, fire departments, railroads, roads and highways, parks, the Indiana Constitution, and Indiana counties. Two books on the near horizon include books on basketball and Indiana’s role in the Civil War. Continue reading Podcast – The Indiana History Series
Podcast – The 1851 Constitution
Now that the voters had approved the referendum authorizing a Constitutional Convention, the legislature had many decisions to make. This included the makeup of the delegates that would attend the convention, the date for this election, and the method for choosing the stenographer that would record the events. Continue reading Podcast – The 1851 Constitution
Podcast – Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation
The Second Continental Congress laid the foundation for the eventual United States Constitution when they adopted the Articles of Confederation in 1781. Continue reading Podcast – Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation
Sample Chapter – Early Days of Basketball in Indiana
An early pioneer of the sport of basketball in Indiana, Ralph Jones played an important role in the growth of the sport in Indiana. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Early Days of Basketball in Indiana
A Short History of Basketball – Indiana Edition
The Short History of Basketball leads readers through the fascinating history of the sport of basketball. The book includes a history of the game and Indiana basketball sports highlights. Readers will discover a complete listing of Indiana high school championship winners and Mr. and Miss Basketball awards. The book also covers the Kentucky/Indiana High School All Star Series as well as some of the iconic high school gymnasiums in the state. Continue reading A Short History of Basketball – Indiana Edition
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