Today, January 16, is officially known as National Prohibition Remembrance Day. Spanning the years of 1920 through 1933, Prohibition was a time in American history when the importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages were strictly prohibited by law. While the goal was to improve the general morale and life for the American people, the … Continue reading Franklin County, Virginia’s Historic Moonshine Moniker
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How Cambridge, Maryland, Came to Be
Dorchester County, on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore, is home to one of the oldest communities in the state. I am, of course, referring to Cambridge—the County Seat and Dorchester’s largest municipality. As the fourth most populous city in that part of the region (just after Salisbury, Elkton, and Easton), this quaint, colonial community, located right … Continue reading How Cambridge, Maryland, Came to Be
Popcorn Popularity—The Foundational History of Fisher’s Popcorn
Did you know that Sunday, January 19, is National Popcorn Day? A celebration of that classic, crunchy, crave-worthy treat you can’t resist munching on, popcorn now ranks among one of the most popular picks for snacking worldwide. Credit: Pexels It can even be argued that folks throughout the Mid-Atlantic region are particularly partial to popcorn, … Continue reading Popcorn Popularity—The Foundational History of Fisher’s Popcorn
The Lesser-Known Story Behind the ‘Trail of the Whispering Giants’
You’ve probably seen one while visiting the Inlet in Ocean City, Maryland. One resides in front of Town Hall in Bethany Beach, Delaware too. And if you’ve ever been to Virginia Beach, Virginia’s famed Mount Trashmore, you’ve likely noticed one there too. They can even be found within non-coastal locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, like the … Continue reading The Lesser-Known Story Behind the ‘Trail of the Whispering Giants’