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Kassandre Dwyer

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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.”

Education:American College of Education, 2023MEd HistoryAmerican College of Education, 2017MEd Curriculum & InstructionUniversity of Maine, 2011BS Sustainable Agriculture & Animal ScienceExpertise:
US History
US Indigenous History
War History
Member since: Mar 07, 2023Location: United StatesPublished posts: 86

Articles by Kassandre Dwyer

Harriet Ann Jacobs: An Enslaved Woman’s Journey to Freedom
Harriet Ann Jacobs: An Enslaved Woman’s Journey to Freedom

Harriet Ann Jacobs resisted the hand life dealt her, fighting her way to freedom and exposing the horrors of life in the US slave industry.

NAACP: A Century of Fighting for Civil Rights
NAACP: A Century of Fighting for Civil Rights

The NAACP, with a fascinating history spanning over 100 years, is a landmark organization that continues to fight for civil rights in the United States.

The Dramatic Death of Harry Oakes: A Millionaire’s Murder Unsolved
The Dramatic Death of Harry Oakes: A Millionaire’s Murder Unsolved

Millionaire Harry Oakes died suddenly and violently. Decades later, his murder remains unsolved. Who plays a role in this dark and twisted tale?

6 Famous Musicians at the Center of Big Mysteries
6 Famous Musicians at the Center of Big Mysteries

Musicians and their work are so famous that it sometimes seems all eyes are on them. Still, mysteries remain, casting a shadow over music history.

The Life & Mysterious Disappearance of Glenn Miller
The Life & Mysterious Disappearance of Glenn Miller

With fame that today would rival Taylor Swift, Glenn Miller was the music scene’s golden boy…until his mysterious disappearance at the height of World War II.

6 of History’s Biggest Traitors
6 of History’s Biggest Traitors

As empires were forged and countries built, loyalty remained a key element of the human experience. But what happens when that bond is shattered?

Mystery at Cheviot Beach: The Strange Disappearance of Harold Holt
Mystery at Cheviot Beach: The Strange Disappearance of Harold Holt

In 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt vanished, never to be seen again. Was his death a tragic oceanic accident, or was a conspiracy afoot?

Wallis Simpson: A Look Beyond Scandal
Wallis Simpson: A Look Beyond Scandal

Blamed by some for permanently altering the British monarchy, Wallis Simpson was much more than just “that woman” who stole Edward VIII’s heart.