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Yesterday, August 27, was National Peach Day. A day designed to celebrate one of the world’s most favored fruits, it goes without saying that the peach packs a pretty prolific past and a presently persisting legacy that continues today. Credit: Pexels The peach’s presence is now practically universal, the world over. It is especially popular … Continue reading The Peachy Keen Prominence of a Mid-Atlantic Fruit Favorite
Get ready for the highly anticipated return of a crafty quintessential tradition taking place this weekend in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It’s the one and only Pocono State Craft Festival, a mainstay annual event held every August for four decades. Hosted by the Pocono Arts Council, the featured festival remains the most celebrated premier arts and crafts … Continue reading A Peek at the Pocono State Craft Festival
Did you know that National Aviation Day was this past Wednesday? Established by President Franklin Roosevelt on August 19, 1939, the day was designed to celebrate the history and ongoing developments of aviation in our nation and throughout the world (and beyond). The date was chosen specifically, as it also coincides with the birthday of … Continue reading Exploring Aviation History at the National Air and Space Museum
The Howard County Fair is ongoing now through August 15. A beloved weeklong annual summertime tradition in Maryland, this year’s offerings are extra special for two reasons. First, our nation is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. That alone greatly enhances the ambiance and appeal surrounding the overall event. Then there’s the fact that this year marks … Continue reading The Howard County Fair—A Tradition 80 Years in the Making