Hints of History

When and why was the day created?

Saint Patrick’s day was originally Saint Patrick was a Bishop in Ireland and a Romano-British Christian missionary. It is a religious and cultural holiday celebrated in Ireland. 

According to an autobiography said to be written by Saint Patrick, called Declaration, Saint Patrick was born into a Christian family, however did not truly follow the Christian teachings. It is said that Saint Patrick was kidnapped at the age of sixteen by Irish Raiders and was taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland and worked as a shepherd for six years. During that time he found God, and God told him to go to a boat at the coast to help him escape. After reaching home, Saint Patrick went back to Ireland to convert the Pagan Irish to Christianity. He died on March 17, which is why we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17. He was then buried at Downpatrick.

When was the day made official?

Saint Patrick’s day became an official Christian feast day during the 1600s and is celebrated by the Anglican Communion, Catholic Church, Lutheran Church, and Eastern Orthodox.

Lewis and Clark return from their Adventure in the Louisiana Purchase

On this day in 1806, Lewis & Clark came back from completing the first U.S. expedition to the Pacific coast. After the U.S. buys the Louisiana

Lewis and Clark return from their Adventure in the Louisiana Purchase

On this day in 1806, Lewis & Clark came back from completing the first U.S. expedition to the Pacific coast. After the U.S. buys the Louisiana