Month: July 2026
Chisolm, Minnesota
In northern Minnesota you’ll find one of the tallest statues in the nation. His hat literally lights the way for you to find him and…
Moonlight Graham
Many kids have the dream of playing major league baseball. This man got his chance for one inning. Interestingly, that one inning made him very…
The Great Fire & Eclipse of Elizabethtown
When several tragedies strike within a short period of time, people might say “the world is coming to an end.” That’s what the folks thought…
Custer’s Prize Horses
We all know Custer and his men met their fate at the Little Big Horn. However, a chapter of the story you’ve probably not heard…
The Chance Meeting of Future Presidents
One day they would both become president of the United States, but when the two spent the summer in the same town passing each other…
A Town with Streets Paved in Gold
If in heaven the streets are paved in gold, then perhaps this town was pretty close to paradise. For a century ago, their streets were…
A Vending Machine for Your Divorce
You can buy a lot of things out of a vending machine, but this town had perhaps the most unique such device anywhere in the…
An Unusual Capital in Utah
Sometimes people and towns like to go against the grain and live life differently. For the folks in Corrine, Utah that was definitely the case…
The Abingdong Muster Grounds
What does it mean to “muster”? For those living in Colonial times, that word was very important and this spot was one of the most…
The Rebellion Continues
The message was clear – lay down your arms and stop the rebellion against the British Crown or otherwise be prepared to have your cities…