Category: American Countryside
The Second Governor of Arkansas
He was the second governor of Arkansas – a U.S. Senator and a man who led troops in battle. However he may best be known…
A Man Who Voted to Stay With the Union
During the Civil War, some states along the border of north and south had two state governments, one aligned with the union and the other…
One of the Oldest Homes in Fayetteville
It’s one of the oldest homes in Fayetteville, Arkansas. When you know the list of occupants, you really get a snapshot of the history of…
Willa Cather’s Hometown
This place owes much of it’s identity to someone who passed away in 1947. As the years passed, holding on to that history became more…
Important Stories To This Town
Perhaps you’ve never heard of Willa Cather. If not, you should. She’s a Pulitzer Prize winning author who penned many novels based on her life…
The Right Type of Syrup
Lots of people enjoy pure maple syrup. But if you ask this farmer what he thinks of it, well you’ll quickly find that he doesn’t…
A Farm With Its Own Museum
Joe’s farm is so old he has his own museum. He’ll show it to you if you come to visit. The items are quite remarkable,…
A Farm With A Long Lineage
In some parts of the country having a farm that is over a century old is quite an accomplishment. For Joe, well, he can trace…
All Ears On A Small Town
Fulton, Missouri is today a town of about 10,000 people. When compared to the cities of the world it is quite small. However, for one…
A Big Name With a Big Speech
Many colleges invite dignitaries to their campus to give a lecture. But this was no ordinary speaker and this was not a simple lecture in…