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Five Things to Love about Pensacola, FL - What? Only five? I'll have to make them REALLY Good!
About a mile East from the square in Historic Down Town going out Lewisburg pike, sets Carnton Plantation. The original plantation was built circa 1815 Carnton was built by former Nashville mayor Randal McGavock the 11th mayor of Nashville. All that remains of the original hose is the foundation. The current … (8 comments)
Farmingdale, Long Island, New York---Then and Now
Remember hospitality? In New Bern North Carolina, hospitality is always part of the atmosphere. Voted the friendliest small town in North Carolina in 1995 ultimately the warmth and genuine charm of the people and town are the real treasures of New Bern.
Are you ready for a road trip? Great – here it is. This is all about Route 101 in Carlsbad – things to see and do, and a bit of the history. Have a great ride.
(I don't think I have blogged about this yet, but have already blogged plentyabout Paia - so here is my entry into the Historic Towns contest for ActiveRain REALTOR LIFE...)Welcome to Paia Maui Hawaii, 96779 PAIA MAPIf you come to Maui and drive east from the airport, along the Hana Highway, you'll … (20 comments)
Nothing was more exciting to me when I was a little girl than when, on a Saturday night, the family would pile into my dad's Impala and we'd go to McDonald's for dinner (back when the sign bragged "Millions and Millions Sold") and then to a drive-in movie. I saw some of … (20 comments)
Downtown Baton Rouge "Where History Meets Harmony" Ahh yes, Downtown Baton Rouge, how far we've come my little one. If you know a little bit about Baton Rouge, you know that Downtown is now the place to be. I would like to say it's the downtown that never sleeps. Okay, it … (6 comments)
What do you get when you combine a quaint little town amongst hills, tall trees, tailored streets and an Active square? Then you mix in a little...okay, a lot of History, President Sam Houston of the Republic of Texas, a few prisons, massive expanse of State Owned land with grazing horses, … (27 comments)
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Horse drawn carriages clip-clopped, streetcars clanged, long skirts rustled. Like many people, I find the history of people and places interesting. As much as humanity grows and changes, we also stay the same. While we have gone from horse drawn carts to rockets, humanity still experiences joy and sorrow that defines … (7 comments)
Tomball Tx - What's in a name!Shortly after moving to the Tomball area I had heard that the town was named after a gentleman named Thomas Ball. At the time I remember thinking he was probably a resident of the town. As Tomball celebrated their Centennial year 2007 I learned a … (21 comments)
The 103 Year Old Train Depot in Historic Hendersonville, NC is a treat for train buffs as well as history buffs.This Historic Depot has been renovated and now houses the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club. The following description of the Depot is from the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club website. www.avrmc.com The present … (0 comments)
Downtown Northville Michigan is about 30 miles from Ann Arbor and 30 miles from Detroit Michigan. It was first settled in the early 1800's and became a formal village in 1867. It took over a hundred years for Northville to become a city in 1972.Each summer the city holds a nice … (2 comments)
Bucks county was founded in 1682 by William Penn. He named it after his family home in Buckinghamshire, England. Penn's home pennsbury manor is located in Bucks County.
Local farmers have been bringing their fresh grown produce up to the community market here on Saturday morning since 1783.The location and hours have changed, but the vegetable selection and neighborhood camaraderie have remained constant.Mae Evans Coleman remembers Friday nights in the late 20's, loading up her grandfaters's new Ford truck … (3 comments)
Ok, so I am definitely one for contests. Melissa Grant announced a new contest for people to write about a historic thing in their area. So, I decided I would pick the Ocean Forest Hotel. It was the first major hotel in Myrtle Beach. At the time it was built, Myrtle … (3 comments)
WELCOME TO ROUND ROCK TEXAS... So why is called Round Rock? Glad you asked. You can find a part of the historic Chism Trail running through Round Rock. Cattlemen moving their cattle to market would cross Brushy Creek (picture left) with their cattle. The reason they chose to cross in this area … (10 comments)
The Polynesians arrived in the Hawai'i sometime after about 1100 A.C. They are believed to have encountered and settled first on the Big Island. They eventually inhabited the area now known as Hilo where they farmed and fished. Oral histories show that there was trading of goods as well. Some … (7 comments)
Lake Arrowhead has always had ties with the Hollywood bunch. MANY celebrities now, as well as then, have called Lake Arrowhead home....an escape from the hustle-bustle of Los Angeles and other large cities below. But the most famous celebrity ever to own property in Lake Arrowhead was the notorious mobster, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegal." Bugsy (he … (11 comments)
The city of St. Marys will kick off the annual white lighting ceremony at dusk on November 27th. Plan to spend the day touring the area and then join in the procession to light the white lights winding through the downtown area. Activities are planned at the end of the stroll. December … (0 comments)