Kassandre Dwyer
Kassie is a farmer and freelance writer with a passion for history and teaching others about it. A National Board Certified Teacher, she holds a MEd in History, a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction, and a BS in Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Science. She is particularly interested in the ability of history stories to teach empathy to the next generation, and telling the stories of often overlooked historical perspectives or hidden truths. Kassie has special interests in the history of America’s Indigenous peoples, war, maritime history, and the “wild west.”
Articles by Kassandre Dwyer
Who Was Lozen? 8 Details of an Apache Warrior Woman’s LifeA sister to a prominent chief, Lozen made a name for herself through her prophetic skills and warrior intuition.
Sitting Bull: 8 Facts About the Lakota HeroOne of the last resistors to the US Army incursion into the West, Sitting Bull left a legacy of determination and dedication to his people.
One of the last resistors to the US Army incursion into the West, Sitting Bull left a legacy of determination and dedication to his people.
Biography of Eliot Ness, Prohibition’s Most Formidable LawmanA legendary law enforcement official of the Prohibition Era, Eliot Ness rose to fame as he doggedly worked to stop some of America’s most notorious criminals.
A legendary law enforcement official of the Prohibition Era, Eliot Ness rose to fame as he doggedly worked to stop some of America’s most notorious criminals.
Buffalo Bill Cody, the Showman Who Turned the Wild West Into a LegendFrom humble beginnings to being larger-than-life in the Wild West, Buffalo Bill Cody left a grand legacy in the story of America.
From humble beginnings to being larger-than-life in the Wild West, Buffalo Bill Cody left a grand legacy in the story of America.
8 Facts About Winter at Valley ForgeWhile camped at Valley Forge, George Washington and the Continental Army suffered immeasurably as the cold sapped away the hope of victory.
While camped at Valley Forge, George Washington and the Continental Army suffered immeasurably as the cold sapped away the hope of victory.
8 Facts About the Black Hills: The Heart of Everything That IsAn area of incredible spiritual importance, the Black Hills of South Dakota has been sacred to untold numbers of people for centuries.
The Hidden Side of Abraham LincolnKnown as The Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most treasured presidents in history, but was Honest Abe truly a great humanitarian?
Known as The Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most treasured presidents in history, but was Honest Abe truly a great humanitarian?
How John Quincy Adams’ Presidency Shaped the Future of AmericaJohn Quincy Adams’ role in US history is sometimes overshadowed by the work of his (founding) father. What were some of his achievements and challenges?
6 Famous Abolitionists You Should KnowThe dismantling of the US system of slavery was a long and arduous process. Who were the freedom fighters who pushed for change?
The dismantling of the US system of slavery was a long and arduous process. Who were the freedom fighters who pushed for change?
The Tragic Life of Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s WifeMary Todd Lincoln, known for her marriage to Abraham Lincoln, led a life full of sadness and tragedy.
What Was America’s Role in the French Revolution?As revolutionary events unfolded in France, many Frenchmen sought help and guidance from the fledgling United States.
As revolutionary events unfolded in France, many Frenchmen sought help and guidance from the fledgling United States.
8 Facts About Ulysses S. Grant You Didn’t KnowFrom West Point cadet to president, Ulysses S. Grant led a life full of adventure, a hero to some and a butcher to others.
From West Point cadet to president, Ulysses S. Grant led a life full of adventure, a hero to some and a butcher to others.