School’s Out: How Your Ancestors Might Have Spent Their Summer Vacation

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Some things never seem to change, and that especially feels true around the summer! Our American ancestors have been actively looking for ways to indulge in the season’s leisure time and treats since the 19th century, but why? Although many believe the history of summer vacation stems from an agricultural heritage, the main reason is View Website VIP Subscription

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