November 4, 2024
The Paramount Theater in Salem, designed by the esteemed Rapp & Rapp architectural firm from Chicago, opened its doors on April 19, 1930, under the Publix Theater brand. Originally intended to open in 1928, construction delayed its debut. Known for its opulent Rococo and French Renaissance style, the theater featured Louis XV-inspired furniture and a […]
October 26, 2024
Who doesn’t appreciate a juicy Julia Child quote?? The Belmont Butchery in the Carytown section of Richmond, VA has a knack for promotion! My mouth began to water as I smiled at the quote….
October 26, 2024
The Poe Museum was created in the oldest house still standing in Richmond, VA, which was built in 1740. This house was gifted in 1912, from Mr. and Mrs. Granville G. Valentine to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. It was restored by Mr. and Mrs. Archer G. Jones in 1924 and placed […]
October 26, 2024
Peter Evans and I, went on an amazing tour of the Monumental Church. Our tour guide, Jennifer Joyce, was the best, and provided us with so much historical data on what happened at this location that resulted in the creation of the Monumental Church. Here is a little bit about the history, but to get […]
October 23, 2024
This is the kind of place where you can almost smell the burnt rubber and hear the roar of engines. The Brumos Collection is a homage to three centuries of the adrenaline-filled world of Motorsports, which officially opened to the public in January 2020. The museum is a testament to the legacy of racing and […]
October 22, 2024
Built as a labor of love and an ode to Moorish style architecture by Franklin W Smith, a native Bostonian, Civil War era abolitionist and social activist. Smith decided to build such a magnificent hotel because of the rise in Florida tourism at the end of the 19th century. This majestic resort with its 138 […]
October 21, 2024
Cigar making in Key West dates back to 1831 when William H Wall opened a small factory on Front Street that employed about 50 workers to roll cigars. The Cuban Revolution of 1868 brought thousands of Cuban refugees to the island in droves escaping Spanish repression. The cigar makers imported tobacco leaf from Cuba and […]
October 21, 2024
Looking for an iconic horse racing experience? Pimlico Race Course, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is home to the prestigious Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in the Triple Crown series. This historic venue has been hosting races since 1870 and offers visitors a rich blend of tradition, excitement, and top-tier thoroughbred racing. History and Heritage of […]
October 20, 2024
Ghost Hunters and locals remain convinced that the house is haunted. From the spooky sound of a creak of the wooden floors, to the rustling of the flowing Spanish moss outside, every detail feels like a step back in time. A slice of history preserved so meticulously that it almost feels alive. You might get […]
October 18, 2024
You become an Aquanaut when you dip into the lapping waters of Key Largo for a stay at the First Underwater Hotel on our Blue Planet. What actually began as an oceanic research laboratory off the coast of Puerto Rico in the 1970s, was towed to Florida in 1985 and turned into an underwater bed […]
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