#6: February 2-February 8

#6 “This Week in American History” Blog Series

Read the Introduction to the blog series…

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation in 2026, we’re excited to launch a new blog series designed to help children connect with the rich history of the United States. The This Week in American History blog series will explore significant events, people, and milestones from our country’s past, offering engaging ways to make history come alive for your families.

Each week, this blog series will include links to Real Cool History for Kids podcast episodes when applicable! There will also be a digital resource packet of coloring or activity pages for each event available in my shop* each week. Plus, once a month, we’ll feature a bonus post highlighting world history or geography from that month, broadening your child’s perspective on the world.

We invite you to explore, learn, and make history come alive with your children. Each new post in the series will be available right here at angelaodell.com.

Understanding the connections in our history is key to helping children develop a sense of identity and connection to their country. As they learn about historical figures, pivotal moments, and the struggles that shaped the nation, they can better appreciate the freedoms they enjoy today. As Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God.” The price of freedom is never free. Each generation is responsible for passing the torch to the next. This is the foundational reason I wrote the America’s Story series as a starting point for your family’s history learning journey.

* Each week’s coloring and activity page bundle will be available to Patreon members as part of their membership perks!

start with Week 1

This Week in History!

February 2, 1848 – Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Signed
The United States and Mexico signed a treaty ending the Mexican-American War. This treaty gave the U.S. a huge chunk of land, including California and much of the Southwest.

Fun Fact: The U.S. paid Mexico $15 million for this land—about $500 million in today’s money!

February 4, 1913 – Rosa Parks Born
Civil rights icon Rosa Parks, famous for refusing to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, was born on this day. There are two episodes for Black History month. Part 1 and Part 2

Fun Fact: Her simple act of bravery helped change unfair laws!

February 6, 1865 – General Robert E. Lee
General Robert E. Lee is appointed General-in-Chief of the Confederate Armies during the US Civil War.

Fun fact: Robert E. Lee did not want to fight and did not like slavery, yet, he served as the Confederate’s general throughout the American Civil War. You can listen to his story here!

February 6, 1895 – Babe Ruth Born
Baseball legend Babe Ruth, one of the greatest home run hitters of all time, was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Listen to Episode 66: The History of Baseball

Fun Fact: Before becoming a baseball star, Babe Ruth was actually trained to be a tailor!

February 7, 2008 – NASA Sends “Across the Universe” Song into Space
NASA beamed the Beatles’ song Across the Universe into deep space to celebrate the band’s music and the agency’s 50th anniversary.

Fun Fact: Scientists aimed the song at the North Star, 431 light-years away—it’s still traveling through space! 🚀🎶

February 2 – FebrUARY 8

This Week in American History

Enjoy this printable resources featuring activity and coloring pages and a short history summary for each historical event. Remember, you can get this printable as well as the other upcoming resources in this series and many other bonuses by becoming a member on our Patreon platform.

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