Author: Tom
Fort Defiance
Most cities don’t renovate a Civil War fort that never fired a shot. Then again, one could make the case that because the fort never…
Ceremonies and Owls
You have to give Henry Groseclose a lot of credit. Not only did he use his hospital stay to write the entire constitution, bylaws and…
Future Farmers and a Small Oak Table
The week of George Washington’s birthday is annually celebrated as National FFA Week. Today, we trace the history of the Future Farmers to a small…
Two Friends
It was 150 years ago that General Grant asked one of his West Point friends to surrender his fort. It’s a story of two friends…
A Launch to National Fame
General Ulysses S. Grant became a hero of the Civil War and later served two terms as President of the United States. But when the…
A Valentine’s Wedding Record
My grandparents were married on Valentine’s Day and they celebrated 76 wedding anniversaries. But today, we honor a Valentine’s wedding record measured not in the…
Tying the Knot in the Most Popular Place
This county performs more weddings than any other in the nation. You probably have a good idea where that county might be located, but do…
A Variety of Energy Products
You may have heard of cellulosic ethanol production, but cellulosic plants can be used to provide a variety of energy products…..
The End, Or Beginning of Route 1
Just as Route 66 is one of the most famous highways in American, this road running up and down the eastern seaboard is a road…
A Reality Show Expert
It today’s world of reality television shows, things that once may have seemed quite ordinary have become worldwide hits. One such show is about a…