Month: May 2017
Studying Graves from Over 400 Years Ago
They are some of the oldest graves of Europeans settlers you can find in this nation. It’s Steven’s job to study those burials to tell…
The Unique Village in the City
It was a village inside Arlington National Cemetery…a place where people found refuge during the Civil War. This is the story of the unique city…
The Historic Spot at Arlington National Cemetery
Although most visitors to Arlington National Cemetery simply see the Tomb of the Unknowns and perhaps the JFK grave site…there are many interesting areas of…
From Summer Job to Over 30 Year Career
Tom thought he was coming here simply to fill a summer job. After more than 30 years later, he says it was a great role……
Three Presidents in One Place
It’s hard to imagine a U.S. president taking time to check into a hotel, sign their name to the registration card, complete with their home…
Linking Two Ends of the Nation
Today interstate highways provide the roads for multistate trips, but when this country was founded, any road at all was quite a feat. But there…
The City of Porches
Some say this small Midwestern town has the look of New Orleans’ French Quarter. When you drive down Main Street you’ll see what people mean…
Volunteers Helping Others in Tragedies
Today we see these volunteers helping others around the world after natural disasters and other tragedies. It all began with one woman who left her…
One of the Most Recognized Organizations
Today it is one of the most recognized organizations helping those in need…and its story began with one women helping the soldiers of the Civil…
Preparing for a Crowd of Thousands
St. Joseph, Missouri is a town of about 75,000 people. However, this August, there are estimates that up to a half million people may jam…