DO YOU KNOW…WHY blackwater rivers in South Carolina get so dark?(Hint: It has to do with rotting plants!)HOW palmetto trees and sand helped defeat the British in 1776?(Hint: It has to do with surprisi
San Diego's first lighthouse on top of Point Loma was replaced by 1891 with two others, at the base of the cliff and on Ballast Point, where their beams were less affected by fog and low clouds.
With the arrival of affordable rail travel in the late 1880s, tourists and transplants began making the trip to Los Angeles. Along with neighboringcommunities, the city quickly developed a variety ofa
Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire is the oldest national motorcycle rally in the United States, with a rich history reaching back to 1916. These images illustrate the people, the events, and th
Savannah has enchanted residents and visitors alike for centuries with its rich architectural heritage and remarkable natural beauty. These images illustrates the people, the events, and the everyday
The Del Mar Fairgrounds, home to the county's annual summer fair and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's racing meet, have helped to make the city of Del Mar a world-class destination with a colorful hist
Covered bridges were built in Oregon from the 1850s until the 1950s, with more than 350 standing in the 1920s. Often built of local Douglas fir, the bridges are an important and picturesque part of th
These vintage-photograph postcards showcase the formative years of powered flight in Alabama illustrated through photographic images obtained from the Alabama Department of Archives and History, Air F
The Jersey Shore has always attracted people seeking relief from summer heat and humidity. Long before Europeans came here, the native Lenape clammed, fished, and played games on the beach and in the
Hudson's Department Store boasts a rich history. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that make up the Hudson's story.
Zion National Park boasts rich history. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday scenes that make up Zion National Park's story.
The Oklahoma Cowboy Band was the first western string band in the nation to broadcast over radio and appear on Vaudeville. Their popularity was largely responsible for the cowboy imagery still present
Beginning in the town of Solon, Old Canada Road follows ancient trails and early trade routes for nearly 80 miles through the Upper Kennebec and Dead River Valleys before ending at the Canadian border
Lake Tahoe has hosted a variety of visitors and residents through the years, from the early days of Washoe settlements, to rough logging camps, to today's extravagant resorts.
Portland saw unprecedented growth and change during the 20th century, change that sometimes swept away parts of its vibrant history. These images illustrate the people, the events, and the everyday sc
Dartmouth College and Hanover share a rich history. Since 1770 the school and the "Village at the College" have grown together through triumph and tragedy.
According to frequent guest and former president Harry S. Truman, the Mayflower Hotel is "Washington's second best address." Since opening its doors in 1925, the hotel's history has been tied to the h
