Category: American Countryside
Easternmost Point in U.S. Territory
It’s the easternmost point in U.S. territory…an island purchased by the United States in 1916. If you come here to visit, you’ll be amazed by…
The Most Watched Movie of All Time
In 1939 two major movies were released at the same time. One was “Gone with the Wind,” one of the most popular movies of all…
Frank, the Great Storyteller
Some people can spin great stories. By all accounts, Frank was a great story teller, but his audience was just his children. Perhaps that would…
Wamego’s Famous Exhibition
In Wamego, Kansas you’ll find the Columbian Theatre. It’s history is a story in its own right. However, the larger billing these days often goes…
Top Secret Pastor
The military exercise was top secret. When this mission was finally opened to the public, the reverend who played the pivotal role in thwarting the…
The Pastor Who Saved the World From Nuclear Destruction
During World War II the Germans raced against the Americans to be the first to successfully build an atomic bomb. Interestingly, a Norwegian pastor living…
Gardner, Illinois and the Two Cell Jail
The need for maximum security prisons is an unfortunate reality of life. On the other end of the spectrum is the jail in Gardner, Illinois. …
Twice a POW
Imagine being taken a prisoner of war, not once but twice and while you were away from home, the opposing army used your house to…
Paying the Son To Choose a Different Spouse
There are times when a family is not thrilled with a son’s choice of a spouse. There may be many reasons for their displeasure, but…
The Higgins Boat Memorial
Every Memorial Day we remember our family and friends who have passed. Many communities will also remember their veterans and that’s certainly true in Columbus,…
