Author: Tom
The Lewes, Delaware Sideshow
Many a circus has it’s main acts and then has a sideshow to entice people to pay to see unusual acts, sites and sounds. One…
A Great Treasure Hunt
There was a great treasure hunt taking place off the shore of Lewes, Delaware. The real treasure though was perhaps different than what was originally…
Delaware’s Sunken Treasure
When a British ship sank off the coast of Delaware in the late 1700s, some of the crew was lost at sea. A few survivors…
The First Town in the First State
It’s referred to as the first town in the country’s first state…that first state being the first one to ratify the constitution of the United…
A Homecoming Dance Like None Other
There perhaps has never been a homecoming dance like the 1975 Cadillac, Michigan version. The students and the entire town were surprised when that year…
Music Ahead of the Football Game
Many high school sports teams warm up to specific music and that was the case for the Cadillac, Michigan football team. The particular music though…
The Success of James Banning
Today there are many flights each day that connect the two coasts of this nation. In the early years of flying, there were prizes awarded…
Early Options for Aviation
Today is a person want to learn to fly a plane, there are many options of places you can go to get your license. But…
The Story of Jack Trice Stadium
I have long known that the Iowa State Cyclones football team plays at Jack Trice stadium. Those not from nearby may just think Jack Trice…
The Impact of Events
In 1923 what is today Iowa State University played a football game at the University of Minnesota. In part, due to the events of that…
