Category: American Countryside
Location, Location, Location
They say that in real estate, the three most important things are location, location, location. That was true even in the 1850s. It led one enterprising family…
A President and a Cherry Tree
Sometimes a person gains so much fame, they become bigger than life. So is that the case when we hear the story of George Washington…
Inside a Safari Museum
Osa Johnson was certainly not an imposing figure, but give her a gun and she could drop some of the most ferocious animals in the…
A Trip to An Historic Church
The Civil War produced many encounters where former friends found them themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. That fact was brought home at this historic church…
A Host to Presidents Since Washington
Perhaps no church has hosted more national leaders over the past two centuries than this one. In fact, you can still worship there and sit in the…
Paying to Sit in Church
Some people sit in the exact same spot in church every Sunday. This president did the exact same thing, but he paid for the right…..
A Strange Meeting
It was a strange meeting – a British general requested the assistance of an American signer of the Declaration of Independence. It took place at the…
A Battle Lost But An Army Respected
It was a place the new American nation lost, yet won – a battlefield where they stood ground for six consecutive baynotte charges and earned the respect…
The Battle of Brandywine
In the first years of the American Revolution, General Washington lost many battles, but he always survived to fight another day. The battle of Brandywine was one…
Going To A Stranger’s Home for a Free Meal
If you showed up at a strangers’ home and asked for a free meal, they might slam the door in your face…or just maybe you’d…