General Lew Wallace + Lane Place: Crawfordsville’s History and its Worldwide Impact
A lifelong resident finds historical things to do in Crawfordsville Indiana.
History
Exploring the past through travel to understand the present.
Being a Local Tourist in Elgin Illinois
There are so many things to do in Elgin Illinois, a city rich with history, art, shopping, and the great outdoors that’s less than an hour from Chicago.
the Center of the World
I’m a morning person. My grandma loves to tell people that even when I was a baby I’d wake up smiling. A previous roommate had a no-talking rule until she’d …
The Singing Road and Stuff Carved Into Rocks
Finding a Route 66 treasure and carvings from long ago.
An Albuquerque Surprise: Meeting the Greatest Generation
You never know who you’re going to meet. A visit to the Albuquerque Visitor Center becomes a welcome encounter with a World War II vet.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge – Half a Billion Years in the Making
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful, magical place in southwestern Oklahoma.
What it’s like to fly in a B-17 Flying Fortress
Remembering sacrifices of the past with a flight in living history on a B-17 Flying Fortress.
Frank Lloyd Wright UNESCO Sites: a Global Treasure of 20th Century Architecture
How influential was Frank Lloyd Wright? UNESCO inscribed eight of his sites to the World Heritage List. See why his work is worthy of this global recognition.
Inspiring loyalty: The education and preservation of T.C. Steele State Historic Site
Enter the wonderful story of an artist who inspired dedication, patronage, and formidable women.
More Than Custer’s Last Stand: Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument provides a sobering look at one of the defining moments in U.S. history.
Devils Tower National Monument is a Clerical Error and 14 Other Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know
Not-so-secret secrets of Devils Tower National Monument, one of America’s most recognizable landmarks.
More Than Southern Charm: A Remarkable and Complex Weekend in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland, Mississippi, is more than Southern Charm. It’s a wonderful place that will enlighten and educate.