Month: February 2023
After the Air Force
He was born in Kingsland, Arkansas in 1932. After High School he served in the Air Force for four years and then…well then he began…
Farmer First, President Second
Thousands of visitors tour this famous presidential home each year and although most know of this man’s important role in forming the nation, they often…
Presidential Farming
His face is one of four carved into Mt. Rushmore…but few know the story of how this well known president changed the face of agriculture. …
Lincoln Says Goodbye to Mother and Farm
We may remember that President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is February 12th. But we often forget the important role of his parents long after his birth. …
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln lost his mother to a sudden illness when he was just nine years old. Within a year his father remarried and young Abraham…
Jean Lafitte
He’s still regarded as an important figure in New Orleans and American history. And although almost two centuries have passed, this shadowy figure still intrigues…
The Composer Comes to Spillville
In the summer of 1893 a unique visitor arrived in Spillville, Iowa. He loved the place so much that he stayed for the summer, did…
Ford’s One Million Dollar Offer
In 1928 the Bily brothers received quite an offer from Henry Ford. He offered them one million dollars for something they created. The story of…
The Amazing Bily Clocks
The Bily brothers were farmers near Spillville, Iowa. But it’s what the brothers did when they weren’t farming that has people still coming to this…
The First Televised State Funeral
In November of 1961, this small town in north Texas was overwhelmed with people coming to pay their respects to a man who had led…