Month: May 2019
A New York City Landmark
When people visit New York City there are often two landmarks at the top of their tour list. The Statue of Liberty and this building…
The Rapid City Flood of 1972
Today it is a peaceful park, with plenty of green open spaces. Turn back to the clock to the early 1970s and this area looked…
The Safety of Early Astronauts
Imagine current day astronauts heading down to the local high school to get a couple of football helmets to wear for safety on a trip…
The Birthplace of the American Space Program
What state do you associate with the birth of the American space program? Did you say South Dakota? I’ll tell you why it might be…
Famous Words From the American Revolution
They are perhaps the most famous words of the American revolution – and arguably the most important speech delivered in American History. The words and…
Bringing About Change
When Virginians colonial leaders gathered in the Spring of 1775, they were considering actions that could provoke war with their mother country. Would it take…
Attending the State Church
Before the colony of Virginia became one of thirteen states in a new country, its citizens were required to regularly attend the state church. One…
A Hidden Gem
Every once in awhile you uncover a hidden gem of a place. That’s what today’s feature is all about. And this feature is one you…
An Old, Beat-up Vehicle That Attracts Thousands
Some people love to have the newest car. In fact, they may spend plenty of time looking for just the right model. Quite the opposite…
The Kingsley Plantation
The story of Kingsley Plantation is certainly fascinating…and when you factor in the life’s journey of the land owner’s wife…it makes this a most unique…