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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A Walk Through Colonial National Historical Park
Did you know Sunday, March 30, is National Take a Walk in the Park Day? It was a day born from the concept of getting out and back to exploring the great outdoors in light of burgeoning springtime weather. Credit: Pexels Here in the Mid-Atlantic region, we have plenty of options available to us for … Continue reading A Walk Through Colonial National Historical Park
The Surprisingly Local Origins of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, folks everywhere are already caught up in making elaborate plans to enjoy a hearty holiday feast in the company of loved ones. That is, after all, the way most people think of the first Thanksgiving on American soil as having played out. Except, it was a 1621 gathering … Continue reading The Surprisingly Local Origins of Thanksgiving