Category: American Countryside
Craters of the Moon
It is a place on earth that looks like it doesn’t belong on the planet…perhaps that’s the reason they call it Craters of the Moon…
A Boy Named Sue
You’ve probably heard of a boy named Sue thanks to Johnny Cash. But was there really a boy named Sue? The answer is yes, and…
A Trial that Captivated the Nation
Imagine a packed crowd in a sweltering courtroom. Refreshment vendor are allowed inside during recesses and chimps perform on the lawn outside. It was a…
John Scopes on Trial
His last name is forever linked to one of the most publicized trial in American history. It was John Scopes that probably did not teach…
Bringing a Trial to Town
Cities might devise many plans to help increase commerce and spur business growth. Bringing a trial to your town would seem to be an odd…
Picket’s Charge
Every Independence Day we remember those who have fought for our freedom. One well known battlefield still draws thousands of visitors who learn about a…
John Burns & The Battle at Gettysburg
Imagine hitting the age to retire and then deciding to volunteer for the army. That is what John Burns did. The military rejected him. but…
The Ride of Jack Jouett
You no doubt have heard of Paul Revere. However, you’ve probably not heard of Jack Jouett. When you hear the two stories, you’ll wonder why…
The Advance of the British
It was June of 1881 and British troops were advancing on the home of future president Thomas Jefferson – in fact, they were under a…
Jack Jouett
There’s a good chance you’ve not heard of Jack Jouett, ravensjerseyssmall yet he may have been the man who saved some of the founding fathers…