Author: Tom
One of the Most Famous Agricultural Scientists
He is one of the most famous agricultural scientists…a man who was born a slave and struggled to find a place to gain an education……
A Beautiful Church in Rural Montana
Just north of Missoula, Montana you’ll find a beautiful rural church with quite a story. It’s a place where people worship, but also where visitors…
A Church That’s a Little Different Than Most
Churches began to spring up in many town in the U.S. as they were settled. But this church is perhaps a little different than most. …
The Mind That Help Change the World
Even though this young man had but a few months of formal education, you wouldn’t know it by what career he adopted and how he…
Influencing the Twentieth Century
Although these buildings once had many workers, they now only house tourists. But this is the place that helped build the 20th century… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2023/08/18Aug23-Edison-West-Orange-Lab-1.mp3Podcast: Play…
An Old Pontiac Wagon
Today we take a look at a very old Pontiac wagon. No, we’re not talking about a station wagon, but rather an 1800s wagon…the type…
The Oakland County Car
If I were to tell you that there is a car named for Oakland County, Michigan you’d probably not recognize any of the models. However,…
Jacksonville, Illinois’ Wheels
The numbers 1 and 17 are important in Jacksonville, IL. Those are the numbers of two machines built here that continue to “live” here, so…
A Ride on a Contraption that Inspired
It was a moment of inspiration. A man took a ride on an amazing contraption that resulted in him just having to learn more…and him…
Clark Gable as a Dying Union Soldier
Many people remember Clark Gable in the movie Gone With the Wind. But have you seen him in his role of a dying Union soldier?…
