Real American Treasure: Washington Irving

Washington Irving was born in 1783 in New York City. He was an author, biographer, essayist and editor. After his initial works, written under different pseudonyms like Jonathan Oldstyle and Diedrich Knickerbocker, Irving became editor of Analectic Magazine, and became one of the first editors to publish Francis Scott Key's poem "Defense of Fort McHenry," later dubbed, "The Star Spangled Banner."

Irving is best known for his short stories, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,"  and "Rip Van Winkle."
Legendary Characters like these are a great part of the American Story that we love to share at the American Treasure Tour

National Fallen Firefighters Association

Every Monday the American Treasure blog posts about people and organizations who are American Treasures.

This week we are highlighting the 

"National Fallen Firefighters Association". 

 This association is to remember fallen firefighters

 as well as help their families.

http://www.firehero.org/

Above is the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

American Hero Quilts ~ a real American treasure!

Every Monday American Treasure Tour highlights an American Hero.  Today we are saluting Sue Nebeker of Washington State who heads up the American Hero Quilt web site and service organization.  Read her story here:  http://www.americanheroquilts.com/story.htm

In the face of her debilitating condition due to multiple sclerosis, Sue found a way to help wounded war soldiers.  Denying the opportunity to pity herself, she works hard to help others and as a result, many people have been blessed by her efforts.  

The American Treasure Tour Salutes Sue & Clark Nebeker ~ real American treasures!