The quill pen was the writing instrument of Colonial America. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on his famous lap desk using a quill. The Constitution of the United States was ...

SWEETWATER COUNTY — Eighteen home school students learned about civics, government and the Wyoming and U.S. Constitutions at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum this week. Public engagement ...

SAN FRANCISCO - A Brisbane artist is hoping that her art, created with the stroke of a pen, will help get out the vote this Election Day. Beth Grossman is in the process of transcribing the entire US ...

Ray Rieser Sunday, March 5, 2023 12:01 p.m. | Sunday, March 5, 2023 12:01 p.m. Prior to the 19th century, there was a general state of illiteracy in society, with education confined to the upper ...

Explore the fascinating history of quill pens with these 8 interesting facts. From their origins and craftsmanship to their cultural significance and modern revival, discover why quill pens remain a ...

"Westport Schools Permanent Art Collection: Our Art Heritage, a Gift for the Future," Westport, CT: Westport Schools Permanent Art Collection Committee, 1999, pg. 44.

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Copp family used these quill pens in their home in Stonington, Connecticut during the 18th and 19th century. Quill ...

WASHINGTON — Before the days of Blackberries and instant messaging, lovers often sharpened their goose quills, dipped them into homemade ink, folded their letters into little oblongs and sealed them ...

With everyone settling into the new school year, the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm’s latest event fit right into the mix. Sept. 1 and 2 marked the site’s annual fall home-schooling event. Its ...