Posted in American Countryside Virginia

More Than a Park

In one small town in southwestern Virginia you’ll find a place that at first glance may appear to be just a park.  Take a stop…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

The President’s Flag

The flag of the President of the Unites States shows an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows.  President Harry Truman wanted to add something…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

A Short Resolution That Impacts Life Today

June 14, 1777 was an important date in American history because of a short resolution that was passed that impacts life today…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

Two Dates On a Flag

What is the only state flag with two dates emblazoned upon it?  Those two dates are not only important to that state but the nation…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

A Red Hat and a Stick

A red hat and stick is a symbol of what movement?  You may be surprised by the answer and equally astonished at the fact the…

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Posted in American Countryside California

Citrus History in California

The citrus industry is very important to the state of California.  However, you may be surprised at the location of one of the groves established…

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Posted in American Countryside California

A Unique Church in Oroville

Oroville, California has its fair share of churches.  It also has another house of worship that is very rare, especially for a town of this…

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Posted in American Countryside California

The Boldt Antique Tool Museum

There’s a tool for just about everything.  And if you want to see just about every tool…well, your best shot may be this place in…

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Posted in American Countryside California

Collecting Tools

Bob Boldt was a tool salesman – a really, really good tool salesman.  He was also really good at finding unusual tools in his travels. …

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Posted in American Countryside Wisconsin

Chippewa Valley Museum

In western Wisconsin you’ll find the Chippewa River.  Its drainage encompasses a large portion of the western side of the state and it’s the mission…

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