Ethan Healey
@ethanhealey.com
Historian of Early American New England. History Teacher. Constant Reader. Horror Enthusiast. Tolkien aficionado. New England native. Future ghost. TIME’s 2006 Person of the Year.
Footnotes: Annotating the Past - ethanhealey.com
Footnotes: Annotating the Past - ethanhealey.com
I am so proud, scared, and excited to announce that I’m publishing my first book! This is my first, and it certainly will not be my last. I cannot wait for this venture and for you all to meet my dear Eleanor.
Each copy is sold for $20 and you can message me if you’d like to purchase one.
Each copy is sold for $20 and you can message me if you’d like to purchase one.
November 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I am so proud, scared, and excited to announce that I’m publishing my first book! This is my first, and it certainly will not be my last. I cannot wait for this venture and for you all to meet my dear Eleanor.
Each copy is sold for $20 and you can message me if you’d like to purchase one.
Each copy is sold for $20 and you can message me if you’d like to purchase one.
I’m a bit late to the party, but WEAPONS is one of the best horror films I’ve seen in a long time. It’s gritty, packed with suspense, and some superb acting thrown in to the mix. If you only watch one horror film this season, watch this. You won’t regret it.
October 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I’m a bit late to the party, but WEAPONS is one of the best horror films I’ve seen in a long time. It’s gritty, packed with suspense, and some superb acting thrown in to the mix. If you only watch one horror film this season, watch this. You won’t regret it.
My local city showed up!
October 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
My local city showed up!
My dog passed away last week and it is hard to believe she is still gone. She was only three years old.
We named her Willow because like the tree, the sad nature of her deformities never outshined her beauty and grace.
We named her Willow because like the tree, the sad nature of her deformities never outshined her beauty and grace.
September 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
My dog passed away last week and it is hard to believe she is still gone. She was only three years old.
We named her Willow because like the tree, the sad nature of her deformities never outshined her beauty and grace.
We named her Willow because like the tree, the sad nature of her deformities never outshined her beauty and grace.
It was worth every penny.
September 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It was worth every penny.
I’ve read THE HOBBIT many times before and listened to many iterations of it, but Andy Serkis adds such a unique flair it becomes new again. Not just because he is Gollum, but his cadence, delivery, and ability to tell a story is unlike any other.
On to the Fellowship (again)!
On to the Fellowship (again)!
August 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I’ve read THE HOBBIT many times before and listened to many iterations of it, but Andy Serkis adds such a unique flair it becomes new again. Not just because he is Gollum, but his cadence, delivery, and ability to tell a story is unlike any other.
On to the Fellowship (again)!
On to the Fellowship (again)!
BETWEEN TWO FIRES, by Christopher Buehlman: This is one of the most brilliant books I’ve read in quite awhile. It is worth your time.
August 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
BETWEEN TWO FIRES, by Christopher Buehlman: This is one of the most brilliant books I’ve read in quite awhile. It is worth your time.
Peace & Love. Happy Birthday, Ringo. ✌🏻❤️
July 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Peace & Love. Happy Birthday, Ringo. ✌🏻❤️
Fourth of July in the White Mountains.
July 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Fourth of July in the White Mountains.
Yup, it’s time to watch the film with awful facial hair but incredible acting. It’s been awhile.
July 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Yup, it’s time to watch the film with awful facial hair but incredible acting. It’s been awhile.
Today is the 162nd anniversary of Little Round Top where Chamberlain and the 20th Maine (as well as many other regiments) defended themselves with bayonets. One of the true heroics of the Civil War. A really good biography of him was done by Ronald C. White and is required reading.
July 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today is the 162nd anniversary of Little Round Top where Chamberlain and the 20th Maine (as well as many other regiments) defended themselves with bayonets. One of the true heroics of the Civil War. A really good biography of him was done by Ronald C. White and is required reading.
“…I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means.”
—JA to AA, July 3, 1776
—JA to AA, July 3, 1776
July 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“…I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means.”
—JA to AA, July 3, 1776
—JA to AA, July 3, 1776
“The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more…..
July 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more…..
In case you need clarification, Pierce was NOT Native American, and spent no time near the Olympics.
But don’t worry, AI has our backs.
But don’t worry, AI has our backs.
June 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
In case you need clarification, Pierce was NOT Native American, and spent no time near the Olympics.
But don’t worry, AI has our backs.
But don’t worry, AI has our backs.
On June 19, 1865 Military Order No 3 was brought to west-Texas by General Granger to enforce Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. While slavery wasn’t formally abolished until December of 1865, Juneteenth is celebrated as the end of slavery and freedom for millions of Americans.
June 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On June 19, 1865 Military Order No 3 was brought to west-Texas by General Granger to enforce Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. While slavery wasn’t formally abolished until December of 1865, Juneteenth is celebrated as the end of slavery and freedom for millions of Americans.
It was a lovely evening listening to Ron Chernow discuss his latest biography on Mark Twain!
June 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It was a lovely evening listening to Ron Chernow discuss his latest biography on Mark Twain!
My great-grandfather, whom I never knew, remains close to my heart because I keep his spirit alive. This clay plaque was one way of giving back.
May 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
My great-grandfather, whom I never knew, remains close to my heart because I keep his spirit alive. This clay plaque was one way of giving back.
When our ancestors die, so do all their memories. As guardians of the past, we have a responsibility to hold a place for recollection. No matter how dry or exciting the story; no matter the depth of details, we must remember them before they are just letters and photographs.
May 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
When our ancestors die, so do all their memories. As guardians of the past, we have a responsibility to hold a place for recollection. No matter how dry or exciting the story; no matter the depth of details, we must remember them before they are just letters and photographs.
For the last unit of my Modern World History course, I’m teaching two modern conflicts (Israel-Palestine & Russia-Ukraine) and providing context to current events. I hope it encourages them to pay closer attention.
Today they learned about the Holomodor, and they had a lot of questions...
Today they learned about the Holomodor, and they had a lot of questions...
May 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
For the last unit of my Modern World History course, I’m teaching two modern conflicts (Israel-Palestine & Russia-Ukraine) and providing context to current events. I hope it encourages them to pay closer attention.
Today they learned about the Holomodor, and they had a lot of questions...
Today they learned about the Holomodor, and they had a lot of questions...
Wow. I just found this piece from James Baldwin that I screenshotted a few months ago.
May 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Wow. I just found this piece from James Baldwin that I screenshotted a few months ago.
My wife went to her first @redsox.com game last night, and boy was she lucky to see one hell of a win!
May 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My wife went to her first @redsox.com game last night, and boy was she lucky to see one hell of a win!
It was a long professional development day, so I tried my hand at transcribing some documents from the @mhs1791.bsky.social! I spent time with Sarah Gooll Putnam and her fascinating diaries and drawings. This might be my new favorite hobby, and I hope this continues.
@sarageorgini.bsky.social.
@sarageorgini.bsky.social.
May 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It was a long professional development day, so I tried my hand at transcribing some documents from the @mhs1791.bsky.social! I spent time with Sarah Gooll Putnam and her fascinating diaries and drawings. This might be my new favorite hobby, and I hope this continues.
@sarageorgini.bsky.social.
@sarageorgini.bsky.social.
He finished his book FIVE days before his death, and the book ended up with nearly 350,000 preorders. In about three years, Julia Grant made about $450,000 from her husband’s memoirs.
May 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
He finished his book FIVE days before his death, and the book ended up with nearly 350,000 preorders. In about three years, Julia Grant made about $450,000 from her husband’s memoirs.