Virginia Beach, Virginia, is home to an array of awesome area attractions guaranteed to satisfy any age and interest. For history buffs specifically, there is a most satisfying self-paced stroll I strongly suggest taking. It’s the one and only Virginia Legends Walk. Credit: Shutterstock Established in 1999, the purpose behind the Virginia Legends Walk is … Continue reading Who Will You Discover on the Virginia Legends Walk?
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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
Historic Women Who Played Crucial Roles During the Battle of Gettysburg
The many battles that made up the American Civil War have produced an undefinable number of unsung heroes. Gettysburg, in particular, has many notable names to its credit, including several you wouldn’t expect. Some even belong to courageous women who actively contributed to the war efforts in impactful, albeit all too often unrealized ways. With … Continue reading Historic Women Who Played Crucial Roles During the Battle of Gettysburg
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