Evacuation Day commemorates a battle that didn't happen, on March 17th, 1776, when the British forces pulled out of Boston under the guns of General George Washington. By Michael O'Hearn |
 | The spring equinox occurs when the sun is positioned directly over the equator, usually around March 20. At this time, the long dark nights of winter are over and the length of daylight versus darkness is equal. Many religious events are held during the spring equinox and several calendars use the spring equinox to determine set holidays or events. By Jennifer Maughan |
 | Learn more about the religious and secular March holidays, including Easter, Passover and St. Patrick's Day. By Timothy Sexton |
Parades are best known for festive themed parade floats. Some of the most famous parades in the world, such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the various parades for Mardi Gras, involve parade floats and decorations that cost thousands of dollars. Fortunately, you don't have to pay that much to make an impressive parade float yourself. By Jennifer Maughan |
 | Read Across America Day is a literacy awareness event sponsored by the National Education Association. It is held on or around the birthday of Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel, which is March 2. By Jennifer Maughan |
The Ides of March refer to March 15 and are a remnant of the old Roman calendar. While Shakespeare made the phrase "Beware the ides of March" famous, most people don't know what it actually means. By Jennifer Maughan |
Learn why we celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day and discover some details about the life of this legendary American. By Jenney Cheever |
Women's History Month is a relatively new item on the US calendar of observations. Learn how a local observance quickly grew into a national one. By Jenney Cheever |
