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Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the perfect getaway for those looking for pristine beaches, wild horses, and beautiful maritime forests and wildlife.

Cumberland is not only renowned for its sausages, but it is also the home of a tasty lamb stew and a fruity accompaniment - Cumberland Tattie Pot and Cumberland Sauce.

The story of the Cumberland Trio is the story of a dream that would not die, but was willing to take a long nap. Read about this famous cult folk band, touring 40 yrs on.

Situated in a valley at the confluence of two rivers, Cumberland, Maryland, has had more than its share of floods.

Even with the flood-control initiatives taken throughout the city, Cumberland still seems to experience at least one major flood a decade.

The historical county of Cumberland with its sausages, Tattie Pot, sauce, Sticky Toffee Pudding and marmalade festival is well worth visiting as part of a culinary tour.

Cumberland Mountain State Park offers everything you need for a fun filled, low-cost family vacation. If not, the city of Crossville will most certainly have it.

Take a look into the mind of Jerre Haskew, guitarist for veteran Folk band The Cumberland Trio, as he sits down with Suite101.

Cumberland Falls State Park is on the border of McCreary and Whitley counties along Kentucky Highway 90. It features camping, gifts, hiking and the falls' famous moonbow.

Take the ferry to the Cumberland Island National Seashore and go camping, hiking and beach combing, or visit historic sites and shop for antiques in St Marys Georgia.

The Grey Gables Bed and Breakfast Inn on the outskirts of Rugby, a Victorian village on the Cumberland Plateau, provides a delightful experience for a weekend getaway.

The worst flooding in Cumberland, Maryland's long history of flooding was also on St. Patrick's Day 1936.

St. Marys serves as an itinerary of captivating Victorian charm and a gateway to Cumberland Island and the Okefenokee Swamp.

Fought on 16th April 1746, the Battle of Culloden remains an emotive issue for many Scots, as visits to the battlefield arouse strong feelings.

Among the history of close elections, the story of Ridgeley, WV's incorporation shows how much one vote can count.

Allan Wilmot talks about his experiences as a black Jamaican making a new home in England and his rise from hotel dish washer to super star of the 1950's/60s music scene.

Recipes for Creamy Bread Sauce, Cumberland Sauce and Cranberry and Orange Sauce

The National Trust for Scotland opened a new visitor centre at Culloden in 2008, showing the big picture behind this decisive last hand-to-hand battle on British soil.

The landscapes, local products, arts and crafts of the Cumbria Fells and Dales are celebrated in a series of leaflets for visitors, locals, teachers and students alike

Born during a solar eclipse at the Duke of Cumberland's stud in 1764, Eclipse was unbeaten throughout his racing career and is the ancestor of 97% of all thoroughbreds

Strolling through the historic district, taking guided tours, dining, and experiencing the nightlife are some of the many activities you can do in Savannah, Georgia.

Visitors who plan to explore the little Victorian town of Rugby can find plenty of nearby fun activities on a vacation in Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau.

George Washington had two obsessions in his life. One was Mount Vernon and its continual improvements. The second was to make the Potomac River navigable.

When most people think of Kentucky alcohol, they think of bourbon, but Kentucky wine has a 200-year history. The owners of Sinking Valley Winery uphold that tradition.

This quick and simple dish made with winter vegetables and thick, juicy sausages is ideal for a freezing British winter.

The construction of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal marked the height of America's canal age and its closing marked the end of canal as general transportation in the U.S.

A make-believe lion springs from his original home within a folk song to the printed page, finding new fans and stirring children's imaginations along the way.

As the C&O Canal and B&O Railroad raced towards Cumberland, Maryland, officials in Baltimore tried to hedge their bets on the railroad.

The Spanish Flu was a worldwide pandemic that affected nearly every corner of the world. Here's how it attacked a rural Maryland county.

With fine dining and Sussex Smokies available at Borde Hill and organic food at the Goodwood farm shop, West Sussex is well worth visiting as part of a culinary tour.

Frank A. Castaldi in Chicago suburbs charged with ponzi scheme that took tens of millions of dollars from hundreds of investors over a 22 year period according to FBI.

Allan Wilmot, founder member of a 1950/60s pop group, starred with Bob Hope, Cliff Richard, Don Lang and Tommy Steele. The group is best known for "The Mole in the Hole."

Two miles from Culloden Battlefield where the last battle on British soil took place in 1746, Dalcross Castle was the rallying point for the governments troops.

Archaeologist Neil Oliver presents the real story of Scotland as he exposes many myths and legends in this exciting new documentary series.

Mary Edwards Walker was truly a pioneer of women's rights. In her long and distinguished career she was a doctor, POW, prohibitionist, and feminist.

The eighteenth century found several fine female violinists performing and teaching in various countries of the world.

George II succeeded his father George I as King of Great Britain and the Elector of Hanover in 1727. His reign witnessed further British imperial expansion.

Princess Thyra of Denmark, the youngest daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark, married Crown Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover, heir to the deposed throne of Hanover.

Whig legislators Henry Clay, Abraham Lincoln, and David Crockett recognized the importance of infrastructural development in the West.

Sherman experienced nervous exhaustion, although many labeled him insane, when he was stationed in Kentucky and Missouri in 1861.

Although badly outnumbered, French defenders and their Indian allies mounted a desperate ambush that resulted in the first major British defeat in North America.

One of the most competitive industrial races in America's history occurred out of public view, on 185 miles of wilderness lining the banks of the Potomac River.

Thomas Heming (Hemming) settled in Bedford County, PA sometime before 1820. He and his wife, Rachel Cessna, populated the area with Heming surname bearers.

The historic little town of Rugby is a perfect weekend getaway for couples or families who want a little of everything - history, great food, shops, and cozy lodgings.

Visiting along Georgia's coastline offers many great adventures. One such activity is touring the site of the historic and helpful lighthouses.

While the Western Maryland Railway lived in the shadow of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, it had its own success.

Daniel Boone pioneered early American expansion and helped to settle the country, becoming an enduring American legend.

Charleston South Carolina is a must-see for any fan of American architecture -- a living museum of 18th and 19th-century life, southern style with a low-country accent.

The C&O Canal was one of America's first major transportation projects and obsolete before it was finished.

George Washington accepted his first presidency in 1785, not of the United States but for the Patowmack Company, which sought to make the Potomac River navigable.