Month: June 2023
Run to the Sound of the Battle
The army needs brave soldiers. In this battle, it seemed the bravest of them all was a man in the heat of the conflict yet…
Pilsen, Kansas’ Skyline
Drive to the small town of Pilsen, Kansas and there’s one building that dominates the skyline. It’s the steeple of the town’s Catholic Church –…
Many Nations – One Island
The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive here. Then the French rules the island, followed by the Danes. Finally the Americans purchased it in…
An Amazing Route to the U.S. Treasury
Today a high school or college student might take an internship to learn the basics they need for a certain career. That was what Alex…
The Beginnings of Alexander Hamilton
Historians don’t agree whether this U.S. founding father was born in 1755 or 1757. He never arrived in what is today the United States mainland…
Easternmost Point in U.S. Territory
It’s the easternmost point in U.S. territory…an island purchased by the United States in 1916. If you come here to visit, you’ll be amazed by…
The Most Watched Movie of All Time
In 1939 two major movies were released at the same time. One was “Gone with the Wind,” one of the most popular movies of all…
Frank, the Great Storyteller
Some people can spin great stories. By all accounts, Frank was a great story teller, but his audience was just his children. Perhaps that would…
Wamego’s Famous Exhibition
In Wamego, Kansas you’ll find the Columbian Theatre. It’s history is a story in its own right. However, the larger billing these days often goes…
Top Secret Pastor
The military exercise was top secret. When this mission was finally opened to the public, the reverend who played the pivotal role in thwarting the…