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What’s Left of Hawaii’s Sugar Industry?
Hawaii is the land of sugar and sugar cane. At least that is what we may believe. However things have changed here on the islands…..
The History of Sugar in Hawaii
Many of us remember the commercials that sang of C&H pure cane sugar–that’s the one. You may be surprised who began the modern sugar industry…
The History of Kauai, Hawaii
We’re back in Hawaii this week for a look at some of the islands history, but also for the December 7th anniversary at Pearl Harbor…..
Cowpens Battlefield
Imagine being captured during a war and then forced to fight against the army from which you came. What would you do to get back…
A Pasture for a Battleground
It was once known as just a giant pasture, but today it’s also the site of an important battle in the Revolutionary War…..
Grilling the Gobbler
Thanksgiving is the time most Americans talk turkey, but Sheerleen Clausen hopes to change that they’ll think of turkey every day of the year. We…
70 Truckloads of Butter a Day
We all know Santa’s elves must work year round to meet toy demand at year’s end, but who knew this family dairy operation would need…
Butter from Wisconsin
Folks in the heart of dairy country know that this fourth generation business touches the diets of almost every American…..
Fort Mose
In the marshlands on the northern edge of one of America’s oldest city, you’ll find an amazing story of the struggle for freedom. It’s an…
Slaves Escaping to the South
Long before there was an American Civil War waged over the issue of slavery, there was the struggle for slaves to find freedom. The first…