Month: April 2026
The Hatfields and the McCoys
When the end of the Civil War occurred in 1865, some of the fighting in eastern Kentucky was just getting started. And many people know…
Difficult Travel in the Civil War
The terrain of eastern Kentucky makes travel a bit of an adventure yet today. Roads and highways snake between the rugged hills of the Appalachian…
The Lost Nation Christmas Tree Tradition
Many towns and cities put up Christmas decorations during the holiday season. In this small town they put up a Christmas tree each year and…
Lost Nation
In east central Iowa you’ll find the small town of Lost Nation, Iowa. Interestingly, the story of how it was named seems to be lost…
The Real-Life Aunt Jemima
In 2020 the use of Aunt Jemima as a brand name was discontinued due to racial stereotypes. However, the story behind the first person to…
The Story of Nancy Green
In the 1830s a lady named Nancy Green was born into slavery near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Although you may not believe you know her, there’s…
Aledo, Illinois’ Famous Connections
Judson Welliver is just one of the famous folks from this small town. If you’ve not heard of Judson, he was the first of the…
The Rhubarb Capitol of the World
If you drive into Aledo, Illinois you will notice that it is the world’s capital for this particular item. That proclamation draws thousands of folks…
Composing Music for Walt Disney
You’ve most likely never heard his name, but you’ve likely heard his music. His family tried to dissuade him from majoring in music, but it…
Reflections Park
In the corner of one of Michael Dolan’s farm fields there is a place devoted to the story of Easter. He never imagined what the…