Matthew Skic, Director of Collections & Exhibitions of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia

Th is article is dedicated to the farmers throughout this nation who have experienced great loss during this pandemic.Here is an excerpt from a poem written in"Bard of Medford,”New Jersey state cannot be beatIn anything not even wheat.It really beats all creationIn variety of vegetation.We have five feet wheat and six feet rye.And corn has grown so very highThat hucksters are entertaining fear. They will not be able to reach the ears.Is there anyone in Medford who does not look forward to...