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Fight for a Nation – Introduction…
October 9, 2026 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
During the lead-up to July 4, 2026 – as our country celebrated its 250th anniversary – we brought you Lead-Up to a Nation, a weekly video series using authentic, period newspapers to chronicle the fateful year heading into July 4, 1776.
Now that the Declaration has been made, the real struggle begins.
Starting this month, we’re launching our a monthly video series: Fight for a Nation. Join us over the coming years as we relive the American Revolution through the very pages, ink, and first-hand reporting of those who lived through this incredible period in American and world history.
Check out the first three installments below—we hope you enjoy journeying back in time with us!
Installment from July, 2026
The Declaration Proclaimed – Military Challenges + Growing Confidence (Fight for a Nation – E1)
Installment from August, 2026
A Nation at its Birth – Shaping the Future (Fight for a Nation – E2)
Installment from September, 2026
The Treaty of Jamestown – 1st Permanent English Settlement in America (Fight for a Nation – E3)
An inside look at Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers… History’s Newsstand…
January 29, 2024 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
WGRC (“The message is in the music!”)… While being a radio station, they feature the video series, “Around the Valley”, which focuses on various businesses from around the Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania. A few weeks ago they spent several hours learning about “Rare & Early Newspapers” – both as a business and as a collectible. They were truly delightful, and their authentic enthusiasm for the hobby was evident.
The 14-minute synopsis of our time together is shown below. Please enjoy.
A video look at Rare & Early Newspapers – revisted…
September 23, 2013 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
Over the past 10 years we (RareNewspapers.com) have put together a series of videos designed to help educate novices about the hobby of collecting historic newspapers. While some may be a smidge old (compared to today’s high-tech standards), the information within is still pertinent. Pick a topic of interest, turn up the volume, and enjoy our perspective on the collectible.
Collecting 20th Century Authentic Newspapers
Enhance Your Sports Collectible with Historic Ne…
Collecting Scientific American Issues w/ Historic Content
Collecting 19th Century Authentic Newspapers
Original Wild West Era Newspapers – Rare Newspapers
Meet the Staff of Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
Harper’s Weekly & The Civil War – Illustrated Collectibles!
The History of Rare & Historic Newspapers & The Hobby!
Collecting 18th Century (and earlier) Authentic Newspapers
The Rare Newspapers’ Private Collection – Collecting Ideas
Rare Newspapers as an Educational Tool