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Featured Historic Figures

By learning about history’s trailblazers, you and your family gain insight into what freedom, courage, and determination look like—and how these qualities empower us all. Explore Awake Stories' collection of books, artwork, and videos to meet life changing historical figures who invite you to connect, learn, and spark meaningful conversations.

In a world where important lessons from history are at risk of being forgotten, Awake Stories is here to keep them alive. Let’s make history an essential part of your family’s future. Because now, more than ever, it’s necessary to take this responsibility upon ourselves.

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Frederick Douglass: A Voice of Thunder

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass escaped to freedom and became a powerful participant in the abolition movement.

Queen Elizabeth I: Let Tyrants Fear

February 11, 2025

Living during the golden age of sixteenth-century England, Queen Elizabeth became the most powerful ruler of her time.

Benjamin Franklin: The First American

January 14, 2025

Benjamin Franklin was a respected author, publisher, philosopher, inventor, scientist, diplomat, and he was also the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Mary: Behold Thy Mother

November 6, 2024

Mary is a central figure in Christianity, revered as the mother of Jesus Christ.

Alexander Hamilton: Never Be Erased

October 1, 2024

Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States, played pivotal roles in the American Revolutionary War, the drafting of the Constitution, and as the first Secretary of the Treasury.

Harriet Tubman: Liberty or Death

October 16, 2024

Harriet Tubman was a remarkable woman of strength, determination, and faith. She was an underground railroad conductor, a nurse, spy, scout, and women’s suffrage supporter.

Abraham Lincoln: All Are Equal

Abraham Lincoln reflects on his achievements, failures, and the challenges of his time.

Abigail Adams: Remember The Ladies

As the woman who penned the term, “Remember the Ladies,” Abigail Adams played a significant role during America’s fight for independence.

Joan of Arc: I Am Not Afraid

August 20, 2024

Joan of Arc listens to her inner convictions and changes history—which ultimately led her to become the Patron Saint of France.

Sacagawea: The Bird Woman

September 17, 2024

Sacagawea is famous for her perilous journey with Lewis and Clark through uncharted territory. The “Bird Woman” served as an invaluable guide with her knowledge of the land and linguistic skills.

George Washington: Victory or Death

September 10, 2024

General George Washington and his troops as they prepare to cross the frozen Delaware.

Jesus in Gethsemane

The Last Supper

December 1, 2024

In me was life, and this life was the light of men.

December 1, 2024

I am the vine; you are the branches.

The Cedron Brook

December 1, 2024

When we arrive at the Cedron Brook, I kneel and begin to pray—an intercessory prayer for my disciples.

A Stone’s Throw

December 1, 2025

I am very somber, and my soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death. I call to three of my friends— Peter, James, and John—and say: “Sit with me for a moment, for the hour is late and I tire.”

December 1, 2024

I stand before a gate. The trees, branches, leaves, grass—they all look like demons to me. I hear a whisper in the Garden.

Angel Dismissed

December 1, 2024

Come to me, my friend. Arise and take my hand. I bless you because of your faith. And now, behold, my joy is full, and I release you from Gethsemane.

The First Stone

December 1, 2024

Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.

We Have Gained The Victory!

December 1, 2024

I hear God moving amongst us. Listen, for He walks the pathway ahead. He is in the wind, the earth, and skies.

December 1, 2024

“Whom seek ye?” I call out to the oncoming host. “Jesus of Nazareth,” comes their response. And I say unto them, “I am he.”