Historical Value

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Wow, this is much more response than I ever expected. Everyone here has made very remarkable points on the topic. Thank you to everyone. I have really enjoyed reading each and every answer. I am glad to see that others have strong opinions on this topic as well.
I must admit that I didn't really care for history in high school (as some others have mentioned), but working at the museum I listed before and reading Lord of the Rings has really opened my eyes and made me want to learn more.
As for what was mentioned above about grades and homework. I was also bogged down with home work in high school. I also agree that it usually didn't teach you much. You learned the most from the people who were passionate about what they were teaching (who were usually the teachers that the "hip" crowd really hated). I find that same problem even here in college... My grades may not be a high as other peoples' are, but I feel that I pay attention more and learn more because I am forced to work harder (of course, I am studying acting which is a different cup of tea from academics because you are graded as compared to your fellow students - which is a downer sometimes because there are always "favorites"), but enough on that.

I also like the comments made about Lord of the Rings characters. I agree that not all of the characters were "well" educated, I was mainly referring to Frodo and his education. I did enjoy the points made about Sam's character, though.
Thank you all again!

PS - Susan, you are correct. I do live near Dearborn (for the summer, at least). I am glad you know of where I referring to.