January 6, 2025
The Music Hall opened in 1878 as a premier Vaudeville theater in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. From its earliest days, the venue helped shape Portsmouth’s reputation as a vibrant cultural hub in New England. It showcased a variety of performances, drawing audiences with live entertainment in the bustling downtown area. In 1901, local politician, ale […]
January 4, 2025
Before Miami came to be in 1896 there was Coconut Grove. Named in 1850 by Dr. Horace Porter, it was one of the earliest settlements at the eastward end of the Florida peninsula behind mangrove barriers on the Bluffs of Key Biscayne. Three hundred years earlier, the Spanish knew Coconut Grove by a different name […]
January 3, 2025
The Tennessee-based homey restaurant chain that developed the restaurant and gift store concept, with warm welcome’s, friendly smiles, and Southern Homestyle food is all over the United States. Back in the late 19th century American country stores stocked barrels of soda crackers which customers would often gather around to chat and socialize. The term Cracker […]
December 28, 2024
The William B. Wicker School, located in Sanford, North Carolina, is a vital piece of the town’s history and a testament to the power of community resilience. From its origins as a segregated school to its modern role as an educational hub, the school tells a story of transformation and progress. A Legacy Rooted in […]
December 21, 2024
The 10th Annual Parade of Paws is a family-friendly dog parade in Key West Florida to celebrate all the dogs in the community. The event held at Higgs Beach dog park includes pictures with your pups and Santa, a holiday bazaar with local vendors, Smooch-A-Pooch booth, live music, raffles and tons of fun. The day […]
December 19, 2024
The development of Stamford Town Center was part of a broader urban renewal initiative in Stamford, spearheaded by F.D. Rich Co. and Taubman Centers. Prior to the mall’s construction, the site was home to tenement buildings along Greyrock Place. The mall opened on June 17, 1982, replacing these buildings and becoming a focal point of […]
December 18, 2024
Locals dive captains and divers all have general stories about the origin of the name Pickles Reef, located just southeast of Key Largo within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Various types of debris are scattered across the reef including a number of barrel-shaped concrete objects. The name comes from cement filled pickle barrels sunk […]
December 17, 2024
A delightful day trip of great vibes and delicious food, just grab a slice of pizza and an ice cream cone to enjoy a walk and feed the animals. Rows of lush ripe strawberries begging to be plucked. Visitors often remark that the act of picking your own berries adds a flavor you just can’t […]
December 15, 2024
Christiana Mall, located in Christiana, Delaware, between Wilmington and Newark, is the largest shopping center in the state. With over 1.2 million square feet of retail space, it attracts millions of shoppers annually, particularly from neighboring states, due to Delaware’s tax-free shopping. The mall features a variety of stores and dining options, making it a […]
December 13, 2024
This sign combines many of my favorite things; goats, repurposed retail merchandise, a contradiction in terms (“upscale thrift”), with a side-helping of self-deprecation. Add that to the fact that it is in the fun and creative neighborhood of Carytown in RVA, and it is easily my sign of the month!
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