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Category Archives: 20th century
In praise of historic sites
I’ve enjoyed visiting history places ever since I can remember. Whether Devil’s Den at the Gettysburg battlefield or the hallowed room of Independence Hall in Philadelphia or the sweeping lawn of Mount Vernon, places have captured my imagination and allowed … Continue reading
Blenheim Palace and Americans
Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an interesting intersection of American and British history. Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 20th century, cemetery/grave, garden, house, International
Tagged Blenheim, Churchill, country house, UK
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Within These Walls… if our houses could talk
If you’re visiting Washington this summer, here is a must-see exhibition: Within These Walls at the National Museum of American History. It features the largest artifact in the museum’s collection, a house that stood at 16 Elm Street in … Continue reading
Posted in 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, American Revolution, house
Tagged american history, house, Smithsonian, washington dc
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City of Ships
On a recent vacation in Maine, I asked a native of the state what her favorite Maine small town is. She lives in Blue Hill and works in Castine, two quaint and beautiful towns. I was a little surprised when … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, 20th century, industry, transportation
Tagged maritime museum, ME, shipbuilding, shipyard
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Charles Lindbergh of Little Falls, Minnesota
Charles Lindbergh has loomed large in my life for fifteen years now. I somehow keep working at museums that tell his story and either display his plane the Spirit of St. Louis or a replica of it. So when in the vicinity of … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, house, transportation
Tagged aviation, Charles Lindbergh, historic site, Minnesota, MN
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Alex Rasic: My favorite history site
Alex Rasic is Director of Public Programs at the Homestead Museum in City of Industry, near Los Angeles, California. If you had to choose one or two favorite historic sites, which ones are they and what about them interested you? … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, military, national park, Our favorite sites
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Bits from the books… impress your friends with fun bits of history trivia
Bits from the books… impress your friends at holiday parties with fun bits of history trivia – there is plenty more in my books. Here are 11 favorites. 1 Top General of the American Revolution, First President of the United … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 19th century, 20th century
Tagged books, First Flight Around World, Grizzly in the Mail, history
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First Flight Around the World, finalist for nonfiction award
I’m honored that my recent book First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race has been named a finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Few people know about this 1924 Army Air Service … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, International, military
Tagged Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, world flight, YALSA award
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A ride on the Belle
I’m guessing that deep down most history lovers crave occasional moments where they feel they’ve stepped into a time machine. I think reenactors call it a history rush. So when you give several hundred history geeks (the ones that get paid … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, transportation
Tagged Belle of Louisville, KY, Ohio River, paddlewheel, steamboat
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Paradise, an historic inn
“You must book a room at the Paradise Inn!” said my friend Jay when I told him I was going to Mt. Rainier National Park. For years I had wanted to visit the park and every calendar I saw that … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, national park, tourism, West
Tagged American West, history, Mt. Rainier, national park, Paradise Inn, WA
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