Living History Lectures ~ Tames Alan
Historical, educational, hysterical. One costumed woman tells it like it WAS.
Tames Alan is known for her in-depth research and lively presentational style.
She kindles a thirst for history while entertaining the audiences with her knowledge and humor."
Pierce & King County Libraries
On February 9, 1890, The Weather Bureau was established within the United States Department of Agriculture.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is an agency of the United States federal government that is tasked with providing weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related products to organizations and the public for the purposes of protection, safety, and general information. It is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) branch of the Department of Commerce, and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, within the Washington metropolitan area. The agency was known as the United States Weather Bureau from 1890 until it adopted its current name in 1970.
Photo - Brass Barometer from the US SIGNAL SERVICE, ca.1890s
Tames’ head is full of random historical facts from her research, and this is where she shares them. New facts are added bi-monthly, so check back regularly to see what Tames has dug up.
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Get a little taste of history!
Every month, Tames posts a new, authentic historical recipe.
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