Current Articles | Archives | Search Entries for July 2011 July 28, 2011 Saddle Up for a Trip Through History What more motivation to get on your bike do you need than combining history with exercise? Through 2015 there will be seemingly countless Civil War-or... July 26, 2011 What Took Place This Week in History? From a groundbreaking diplomatic breakthrough to creation of the first official U.S. motto, some of the most important events from this week in histor... July 25, 2011 Take a Music Trip Through Stonewall Country Sometimes the most unlikely subjects make their way into a songwriter's head. In 1984, Robin and Linda Williams (of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley) crea... July 21, 2011 Let's Relish National Hot Dog Day This month Americans honor one of America's most iconic foods—the hot dog. The ballpark staple has become a national symbol of sorts, taking us... July 19, 2011 What took place this week in history? From the first printing of paper currency in the U.S. to mankind's first steps on the moon, some of the most important events from this week in histor... July 18, 2011 Manassas Set to Commemorate and Reenact Civil War's First Land Battle On July 16, 1861, untried Union forces left Washington, D.C., to confront an equally green Confederate army at Bull Run Creek near Centreville, Va., i... July 14, 2011 Murder in the Gilded Age Who knew murder could be so much fun? It was one of the era's most baffling mysteries: Boys swimming in New York's East River find a headless (and bot... July 12, 2011 What Took Place This Week in History? From the placing of the capital city to an honor of distinction to child-rearing advice, some of the most important events from this week in history: ... July 11, 2011 Journey Through Hallowed Ground   Some of the Civil War's pivotal battles were fought within a couple of hours' drive from the nation's capital.... July 10, 2011 Ride the Trail While You're Summertime drive time can get to be a long haul, especially if you're crossing the wide-open plains. Why not invite some Old West trail-riders to tag ... July 05, 2011 What Took Place This Week in History? From a big dig to big dollars to reporting on big dollars, some of the most important events from this week in history: ... terms | privacy I accept the terms & confirm I am at least 21 years old