ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Society of Colonial Wars

A long, long time ago, before our country became what it is today, there were a bunch of people who came over from other places to live here. They did this because they wanted to start a new life in a new place. When they got here, they had to work really hard to make this new place their home. To help keep their new home safe, some of these people started a group called the Society of Colonial Wars.

This group was made up of people who were proud of their ancestors and their hard work in making the new place safe. They wanted to connect with other people who shared this pride and create a community. The Society of Colonial Wars would tell stories about their ancestors, hold parades to show off their pride, and give out awards to people who did good things for the community.

It was like a big club where people with a shared history and ancestry could get together and celebrate their culture and history. Today, the Society of Colonial Wars still exists, and they still hold events to celebrate and honor their ancestors. They want to make sure that their history and their hard work is never forgotten, so they continue to share it with others in the community.