Philadelphia's Over-the-Top Washington Monument
Three levels of statues and reliefs, hundreds of figures and a strong dash of excess mark this Philly landmark.
History
Divers find 17c Dutch ship
Accidental discovery of a 17th century Dutch trading ship is yielding new information about shipping and shipbuilding.
The Sacramento Valley Museum
A community museum in a preserved early 20th century high school makes a quick trip to Williams, California doubly worthwhile for PortMoresby.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park- Beaufort SC
Join Jonathan L for a visit that honors an important but little-known history of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.
The Old Mill, Ithaca, New York
Jonathan L visited The Old Mill on a trip to Ithaca, New York
Museum fills gaps in Route 66 history
A new museum in Springfield, Illinois highlights Black history along the "Mother Road."
San Diego: Antique Gas and Steam Engines
The power behind the throne: The Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum shows off the power plants that make big industry and modern agriculture possible.
Beaufort, South Carolina
Jonathan L visits the historic city of Beaufort, South Carolina
New Deal Mail Delivery, Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, a set of reliefs shows different (imagined) modes of mail delivery around the country.
Frank Slide, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
DrFumblefinger visits the site of the Frank Slide in Alberta's Crowsnest Valley. The slide occurred in 1903 and remains Canada's deadliest landslide.
Foshay Tower: A Tall Tale
Marilyn Jones visits an unusual hotel in a civic landmark that was once the tallest building between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Old Court House Museum, Vicksburg
Marilyn Jones shares a visit to a diverse museum in a historic court house
Petersburg, Virginia and Greenville, North Carolina
Jonathan L drives through the south stopping in Petersburg VA and Greenville SC
OK Corral, Tombstone, Arizona
DrFumblefinger visits the site of the famous gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone.
Philadelphia's African-American Museum
A small but powerful museum addresses Philadelphia's African-American history and centers the people as actors, rather than objects.