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So many historic sites can be found all across the State of Pennsylvania. Some are more obvious community callouts, made famous by a one-time major milestone or other alluring attribute. Others pack a plentiful history, yet sit silently in the shadows of more famous surrounding neighboring jurisdictions. Hanover, Pennsylvania, is one such example. Credit: Wikimedia … Continue reading History and Highlights of Hanover, Pennsylvania
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?
February is Black History Month. If you hail from Maryland, you already know that many prominent Blacks of historic acclaim have played crucial roles in shaping the state’s past. From active Underground Railroad conductors like Harriet “Moses” Tubman to social-reforming abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass, there’s no shortage of great names comprising the list of … Continue reading Exploring Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Catonsville
Did you know that tomorrow, September 14, is National Virginia Day? Throughout its long and enduring history, Old Dominion has come to be known for countless attributes, achievements, and notable firsts in the nation. Some callouts are more obvious while others remain lesser-known, albeit, fascinating facts that even many residents don’t know about. Therefore, to … Continue reading Virginia Firsts—Pioneered, Founded, Born, and Made in Old Dominion