Monthly Archives: March 2023

Ebenezer Allen Living Historian at Allen Heritage Depot

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Allen Mesch

On March 25, 2023, I had the pleasure of appearing as Ebenezer Allen at the Allen Heritage Depot. I told the visitors about Allen’s life and his contributions as an entrepreneur and statesman. Check out these pictures of me from … Continue reading →

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Speaking Events and Classes

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Allen Mesch

Beginning in March, I will speak at several events in north Texas. Ebenezer Allen at Allen Depot Museum From 1:00-3:00 pm on March 25, 2023, I will be at Allen Train Depot Museum to discuss my biography of Ebenezer Allen, … Continue reading →

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Are Book Bans Un-American?

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Allen Mesch

Louis A. Bedford IV writes “Book bans are un-American” in an editorial in the March 5, 2023 edition of The Dallas Morning News. As in all things in Texas, book banning is the biggest in the Lone Star state. Texas … Continue reading →

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Americans Agree on Teaching Our Achievements and Failures

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Allen Mesch

In an editorial in The Dallas Morning News on February 26, 2023, Dan Vallone writes “there is significant common ground in how Americans feel our history should be taught.” Dan Vallone’s report by his organization, More in Common,  concludes “most … Continue reading →

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