Last Sunday was National Gardening Day. Now with Earth Day upon us and Arbor Day only a week away, it has many folks thinking a bit more about plants, nature, trees, and conservation practices in general. That’s a good thing considering how all of the above are far more crucial to our everyday lives than … Continue reading The History Behind the United States National Arboretum
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Appomattox History: Lee’s Surrender and Beyond
It’s been nearly 159 years since Gen. Robert E. Lee formally surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Appomattox, Virginia. The date was April 9, in the aftermath of the fateful Battle of Appomattox Court House, instigating what would come to be known as the endgame of the American Civil War. Because word traveled much … Continue reading Appomattox History: Lee’s Surrender and Beyond
A Brief History of Jerusalem Mill Village
You know it today as a living history heritage site and popular tourist attraction in Harford County, Maryland. Standing out as one of the state's oldest, still intact mill villages, a visit to the historic Jerusalem Mill site lets you get a quick glimpse of what living in a small working community in the late … Continue reading A Brief History of Jerusalem Mill Village