Author: Tom
Lincoln Says Goodbye to Mother and Farm
We may remember that President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is February 12th. But we often forget the important role of his parents long after his birth. …
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln lost his mother to a sudden illness when he was just nine years old. Within a year his father remarried and young Abraham…
Jean Lafitte
He’s still regarded as an important figure in New Orleans and American history. And although almost two centuries have passed, this shadowy figure still intrigues…
The Composer Comes to Spillville
In the summer of 1893 a unique visitor arrived in Spillville, Iowa. He loved the place so much that he stayed for the summer, did…
Ford’s One Million Dollar Offer
In 1928 the Bily brothers received quite an offer from Henry Ford. He offered them one million dollars for something they created. The story of…
The Amazing Bily Clocks
The Bily brothers were farmers near Spillville, Iowa. But it’s what the brothers did when they weren’t farming that has people still coming to this…
The First Televised State Funeral
In November of 1961, this small town in north Texas was overwhelmed with people coming to pay their respects to a man who had led…
It’s Better to be the Speaker than President
Many governors, senators and representatives may aspire to one day become president of the United States. However, this man believed the real power was leading…
Sam Rayburn
In Bonham, Texas you can find the boyhood home of Sam Rayburn. The small town is also host to the politician’s library and museum. It’s…
Loading the Largest of Ships
They are some of the largest boat docks you’ll ever see. Not mere spots on a lake from which to fish, but rather one thousand…
