Historical Insights

Identity & Organizations

Common interests, similar goals, and shared heritage have drawn people together over time. Learn about Little Italies, the founding of the Boy Scouts, and more.

The Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, promoting character, leadership, and outdoor skills.

Little Italies

Little Italies in late 19th-early 20th centuries were vibrant ethnic enclaves, fostering Italian culture, community, and support.

Additional Historical Insights

Americanization Movement Immigrants
Boy Scouts of America
Fenian Brotherhood
Founding of the Sierra Club
Hatfield McCoy Family Feud
Irish New York City

Little Italies
Midwest German Immigrants
The Pirates of North Carolina
Salem Witch Trials
The Scots-Irish Immigrants in the Carolinas
World Congress of Women