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.”
Areas of Expertise
7 Facts About Geronimo, the Apache Who Became a Symbol of Indigenous Resistance
Remembered as the last holdout to US colonization, Geronimo was a complicated man with clear motivations.
Why Ely Parker Was So Much More Than Ulysses S. Grant’s “Quiet Right Hand”
Often portrayed as Ulysses S. Grant’s quiet right hand in the Civil War, Ely Parker was more impactful on American history than many realize.
Why Do Paratroopers Yell “Geronimo”? The Link Between the Battle Cry and the Man
Resisting colonization and dedicated to preserving his people’s way of life, Geronimo remains an enduring figure of the American frontier.
The Admirable Bravery of Silas Soule, Who Sacrificed His Safety to Do the Right Thing
Willing to face death for his beliefs in human decency, Silas Soule brought integrity to a lawless frontier.
The Last of the Hermits? The North Pond Hermit Who Shocked Maine
Arrested in 2013, Christopher Knight shocked law enforcement when he told them he’d been living alone in the Maine woods for over two decades.
Rachel Carson, the Biologist Who Shaped the American Environmental Movement
Biologist Rachel Carson launched the modern American environmental movement and exposed new threats to America’s future in her groundbreaking book. Who was this remarkable woman?
4 of the Bravest US Prisoners of War Who Persisted in Captivity
Sometimes, being a Prisoner of War calls for bravery beyond measure, and some American POWs have certainly delivered.
7 Players at the Little Bighorn (Greasy Grass)
Who were the key players at the Battle of Greasy Grass (or Little Bighorn), which stunned America just before the US centennial celebration?
10 Facts About Red Cloud, the Lakota Leader
A leader to the Lakota people during some of their darkest days, Red Cloud rallied a response that the US government wasn’t expecting.
The Inhumanity and Injustice of the Great Dakota War
As tensions between the US government and Indigenous peoples rose in the 19th century, the Dakota’s attempt to survive would result in a bloody conclusion.
9 Facts About Lawrence of Arabia
A hero of great repute and fame, Lawrence of Arabia was an interesting and complex figure in British and Arab military history.
The Sad Story of Malaga Island and Maine’s Troubled Past
Just off the Maine coast, Malaga Island has a sad story to tell of hardships, poverty, and state-sanctioned racism.