Summer heat may be cranking up, but there is a year-round winter-weathered destination not too far to travel to for those of us in the Mid-Atlantic region. It’s both literally and figuratively one of the coolest destinations to venture to—a naturally occurring “ice box” set in Hampshire County, West Virginia. I’m referring to Ice Mountain … Continue reading Ice Mountain Preserve—One of the Coolest Natural Wonders
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Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Have you ever visited the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park? Originally established as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, the site was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and officially designated a National Historical Park in 1971. Based primarily within the District of Columbia, … Continue reading Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Discovering the Daniel Lady Farm Backstory
Many historic farms and homesteads dot the landscape of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. And so many of these places served significant roles in the landmark three-day Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The Historic Daniel Lady Farm is one such example. It is, in fact, on this 146-acre stretch of land that the annual Battle of … Continue reading Discovering the Daniel Lady Farm Backstory
The Story Behind West Virginia Statehood
Yesterday, the great state of West Virginia was a scene of widespread celebrations all day long. That’s because June 20 is West Virginia Day—a date officially recognizing West Virginia’s formation as a state independent from Virginia. Credit: Pixabay While today we all know West Virginia and Virginia as two separate entities, that wasn’t always the … Continue reading The Story Behind West Virginia Statehood