Articles related to "Forts"
Civil War Begins at Fort Sumter
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Kosovar Refugees at Fort Dix
This discusses the current status of the first group of Kosovar Albanian refugees to the United States.
kosovar refugees • albanians • fort dix • muslims • yusef estes
This discusses the current status of the first group of Kosovar Albanian refugees to the United States.
kosovar refugees • albanians • fort dix • muslims • yusef estes
John Colter, Mountain Man
John Colter was one of the earliest men to become known as a mountain man. After spending three years with the Lewis and Clark expedition, Colter went back into the wild to hunt and trap. He is generally credited with discovering the Yellowstone geysers and hot springs.
john colter • yellowstone • blackfeet • manuel lisa • lewis and clark
John Colter was one of the earliest men to become known as a mountain man. After spending three years with the Lewis and Clark expedition, Colter went back into the wild to hunt and trap. He is generally credited with discovering the Yellowstone geysers and hot springs.
john colter • yellowstone • blackfeet • manuel lisa • lewis and clark
THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER
A short discussion of the movie THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER from a military point of view.
john travolta • u.s. army • cid • fort bragg • madelyn stowe
A short discussion of the movie THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER from a military point of view.
john travolta • u.s. army • cid • fort bragg • madelyn stowe
Camels in the West
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Exploring Eire's Dingle Peninsula
Ring forts, ogham stones, the remains of 13 medieval castles,Gallurus Oratory and other historic sites are among the must-sees on this historically rich promontory.
dingle peninsula • dingle town • ring forts • gallarus oratory • ogham stones
Ring forts, ogham stones, the remains of 13 medieval castles,Gallurus Oratory and other historic sites are among the must-sees on this historically rich promontory.
dingle peninsula • dingle town • ring forts • gallarus oratory • ogham stones
Long Chain of Abuses
Since 1787, over 750 land cessions have been authorized by supposed mutual compacts. History demostrates there was little that was mutual about these "treaties."
land cession • treaties • dawes general allotment act • treaty of echota • treaty of greenville
Since 1787, over 750 land cessions have been authorized by supposed mutual compacts. History demostrates there was little that was mutual about these "treaties."
land cession • treaties • dawes general allotment act • treaty of echota • treaty of greenville
Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation Casinos
Oklahoma has the most Native America tribes in the nation, and the Cherokee Nation offers seven casinos to please any visiting gambler to the Sooner State.
oklahoma’s cherokee nation casinos • lady luck • blackjack • poker • mini baccarat
Oklahoma has the most Native America tribes in the nation, and the Cherokee Nation offers seven casinos to please any visiting gambler to the Sooner State.
oklahoma’s cherokee nation casinos • lady luck • blackjack • poker • mini baccarat
York England Tourist Information
York UK offers many museums and historical buildings for all ages to enjoy. Tourism is the city's main industry and it's a must-see when visiting Britain.
york england tourist information attractions • britain popular vacation destination • york museums exhibits • yorkshire city medieval walls gates • junction river ouse foss roman fortress eboracum
York UK offers many museums and historical buildings for all ages to enjoy. Tourism is the city's main industry and it's a must-see when visiting Britain.
york england tourist information attractions • britain popular vacation destination • york museums exhibits • yorkshire city medieval walls gates • junction river ouse foss roman fortress eboracum
First Women of Jamestown
The first two women to arrive in Jamestown, Virginia were a Mrs. Forrest and Anne Burras. Burras, with others dined during the starving winter of 1609-10, on dogs, horses
jamestown • virginia • women • john smith • starving time winter of 1609-10
The first two women to arrive in Jamestown, Virginia were a Mrs. Forrest and Anne Burras. Burras, with others dined during the starving winter of 1609-10, on dogs, horses
jamestown • virginia • women • john smith • starving time winter of 1609-10
The Dutch in America
In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V
dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V
dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
Goathland, North Yorkshire England
Known as Aidensfield in "Heartbeat" and Hogsmeade railway station in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", this English village is a popular tourist destination.
goathland esk valley yorkshire england • film location aidensfield tv show heartbeat • hogsmeade railway station harry potter philosopher • yorkshire england tourist attractions • north yorkshire moors national park
Known as Aidensfield in "Heartbeat" and Hogsmeade railway station in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", this English village is a popular tourist destination.
goathland esk valley yorkshire england • film location aidensfield tv show heartbeat • hogsmeade railway station harry potter philosopher • yorkshire england tourist attractions • north yorkshire moors national park
Wilderness Walks in Scotland
Scotland boasts five official long distance walking routes but you don't have to follow the crowds; there are many rights of way that await exploration.
scotland • wilderness treks • long distance walks • rights of way • west highland way
Scotland boasts five official long distance walking routes but you don't have to follow the crowds; there are many rights of way that await exploration.
scotland • wilderness treks • long distance walks • rights of way • west highland way
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part 1
Part I of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
Part I of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
Pyramids - Oh Holy Liberty
This third article in the serial about the Holy Family's flight to Egypt - is bringing us past the Pyramids of Giza, a bit side tracket to find out why the Statue of Liberty is an Egyptian farmer woman.
millennium • religion • jesus • holy family • virgin mary
This third article in the serial about the Holy Family's flight to Egypt - is bringing us past the Pyramids of Giza, a bit side tracket to find out why the Statue of Liberty is an Egyptian farmer woman.
millennium • religion • jesus • holy family • virgin mary
Wars: The French and English
History of the US-Canadian Border, known as the Medicine Line to the Aboriginal people
aboriginals • oneida • tuscarora • haudenosaunee iroquois confederacy • aboriginals called the us-canadian border
History of the US-Canadian Border, known as the Medicine Line to the Aboriginal people
aboriginals • oneida • tuscarora • haudenosaunee iroquois confederacy • aboriginals called the us-canadian border
Birding in the Caribbean
Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Francis Bay Trail (St. John), Menna Trace (Tobago), and Grand Etang National Park (Grenada) rank high for Carribean birdwatching.
caribbean birdwatching • marshall's penn great house • barbados wildlife reserve • maria islands nature reserve • washington/slagbaii national park
Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Francis Bay Trail (St. John), Menna Trace (Tobago), and Grand Etang National Park (Grenada) rank high for Carribean birdwatching.
caribbean birdwatching • marshall's penn great house • barbados wildlife reserve • maria islands nature reserve • washington/slagbaii national park
Chowder Seasoned with Fun
Near the bountiful waters of the Atlantic, Pleasure Island is hosting its annual Chowder cookoff on Saturday April 21st. Appetites for good fun and food needed!
11th annual chowder cookoff • 10k • kure beach • carolina beach • live music
Near the bountiful waters of the Atlantic, Pleasure Island is hosting its annual Chowder cookoff on Saturday April 21st. Appetites for good fun and food needed!
11th annual chowder cookoff • 10k • kure beach • carolina beach • live music
Geniuses' Getaway
Edison and Ford, celebrated men and long-time friends chose a sublime piece of paradise, off the Caloosahatchee River, to escape to and have fun in the sun
thomas edison • henry ford • best friends • piece of paradise • fort myers
Edison and Ford, celebrated men and long-time friends chose a sublime piece of paradise, off the Caloosahatchee River, to escape to and have fun in the sun
thomas edison • henry ford • best friends • piece of paradise • fort myers
History of It is Well with My Soul
Brief biography of Christian lawyer Horatio G. Spafford and the history of the inspiring hymn he wrote, "It is Well with My Soul."
it is well with my soul • history of it is well with my soul • horatio spafford • praise worship music • philip bliss well with my soul
Brief biography of Christian lawyer Horatio G. Spafford and the history of the inspiring hymn he wrote, "It is Well with My Soul."
it is well with my soul • history of it is well with my soul • horatio spafford • praise worship music • philip bliss well with my soul
Important Spring Art Days of Denver
This Spring delivers a showcase of artists and important shows that are giving an energized lift to the new art city, Denver, Colorado.
scott fraser • fort collins museum of contemporary art • lab at belmar • comics as art • still life
This Spring delivers a showcase of artists and important shows that are giving an energized lift to the new art city, Denver, Colorado.
scott fraser • fort collins museum of contemporary art • lab at belmar • comics as art • still life
Starving Winter of 1609/1610
Starving Winter of 1609/1610 in Jamestown, Virginia: Women and others ate dogs, horses, rats, mice, and snakes to survive. One man ate his wife. First wedding and births
starving winter of 1609/1610 • women of jamestown • virginia • mrs. forrest • anne burras
Starving Winter of 1609/1610 in Jamestown, Virginia: Women and others ate dogs, horses, rats, mice, and snakes to survive. One man ate his wife. First wedding and births
starving winter of 1609/1610 • women of jamestown • virginia • mrs. forrest • anne burras
Florida State Tennis Championships
Sixteen adult tennis championships were contested at Boca Pointe Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida and most were decided despite the rain on Championship Sunday.
florida tennis • florida state tennis championships • boca pointe country club • carlos gomez-diaz • t.a. niles
Sixteen adult tennis championships were contested at Boca Pointe Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida and most were decided despite the rain on Championship Sunday.
florida tennis • florida state tennis championships • boca pointe country club • carlos gomez-diaz • t.a. niles
Tales from the West Texas Dust
A special essay describing the editor's thoughts on the Feast of Tabernacles.
rosh hashanah • yom kippur • succoth • feast of tabernacles • wcg
A special essay describing the editor's thoughts on the Feast of Tabernacles.
rosh hashanah • yom kippur • succoth • feast of tabernacles • wcg
Battle of Bloody Marsh
Long before the Indian uprisings on coastal Georgia in the early 1600s, the British had their thoughts on previously Spanish held St. Simons Island. In time, the Spanish
st. simons • georgia • battle of bloody marsh • spanish • british
Long before the Indian uprisings on coastal Georgia in the early 1600s, the British had their thoughts on previously Spanish held St. Simons Island. In time, the Spanish
st. simons • georgia • battle of bloody marsh • spanish • british
Chief Crazy Horse
An informative look at the life, times and death of this brave Native-American chieftain whose name is forever linked with that of General George Armstrong Custer
chief crazy horse • oglala sioux • grattan massacre • conquering bear • fetterman's massacre
An informative look at the life, times and death of this brave Native-American chieftain whose name is forever linked with that of General George Armstrong Custer
chief crazy horse • oglala sioux • grattan massacre • conquering bear • fetterman's massacre
Rorke's Drift
Despite its small size, Rorke's Drift is probably the most widely recognized battle of the Zulu War
rorke's drift • zulu • zulu war • chard • isandhlwana
Despite its small size, Rorke's Drift is probably the most widely recognized battle of the Zulu War
rorke's drift • zulu • zulu war • chard • isandhlwana
Ireland's Dingle Peninsula, Tralee
Taste the true Irish culture, language and traditions. Head for the Dingle Peninsula - in a Gaeltacht - perfect for hiking, cycling, exploring and warm Irish hospitality
the dingle peninsula • an daingean peninsula • southwest ireland • dingle penninsula • dingle
Taste the true Irish culture, language and traditions. Head for the Dingle Peninsula - in a Gaeltacht - perfect for hiking, cycling, exploring and warm Irish hospitality
the dingle peninsula • an daingean peninsula • southwest ireland • dingle penninsula • dingle
Guide to Detroit Bars
If you're looking for something to do while visiting Detroit, here's a short list of bars and restaurants just a few minutes away from Ford Field and Comerica Park.
guide to detroit bars • downtown detroit bars • visiting detroit for sweet 16 • visiting michigan for ncaa tournament • fishbones
If you're looking for something to do while visiting Detroit, here's a short list of bars and restaurants just a few minutes away from Ford Field and Comerica Park.
guide to detroit bars • downtown detroit bars • visiting detroit for sweet 16 • visiting michigan for ncaa tournament • fishbones
Blair Castle
Blair Castle nestled in the Highlands of Scotland is one of the most beautiful castles in the world.
blair • duke • atholl • blair • atholl
Blair Castle nestled in the Highlands of Scotland is one of the most beautiful castles in the world.
blair • duke • atholl • blair • atholl
COME TO SCHOHARIE COUNTY NEW YORK: For a great Summer Vacation!
OK, Maybe I’m a little biased, being that I live in Schoharie County. But there are so many things to see and do here. No kidding. From Antiques to Fresh Zucchini, We’ve got it all.
schoharie • vacation • nature • caves • musems
OK, Maybe I’m a little biased, being that I live in Schoharie County. But there are so many things to see and do here. No kidding. From Antiques to Fresh Zucchini, We’ve got it all.
schoharie • vacation • nature • caves • musems
Federal Discrimination Against Black Troops
testing 1-2-3. You may delete this anytime. This has been entered by Sunny.
civil war • discrimination • prejudice • soldiers • blacks
testing 1-2-3. You may delete this anytime. This has been entered by Sunny.
civil war • discrimination • prejudice • soldiers • blacks
Guadeloupe - A Little-Known Caribbean Escape
Karukera - the Island of Beautiful Waters - Martinique’s laid-back sister - whatever you call it, Guadeloupe is one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets.
caribbean • travel • guadeloupe
Karukera - the Island of Beautiful Waters - Martinique’s laid-back sister - whatever you call it, Guadeloupe is one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets.
caribbean • travel • guadeloupe
Sir William Johnson, Baronet (1715-1774)
Biography of the consummate gentleman of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir William Johnson (1715-1774).
18th century • age of enlightenment • sir william johnson • colonial america • iroquois
Biography of the consummate gentleman of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir William Johnson (1715-1774).
18th century • age of enlightenment • sir william johnson • colonial america • iroquois
The Battle of Pierre’s Hole
Following the 1832 Mountain Man Rendezvous a battle breaks out between Mountain Men fur trappers and the Gros Ventres, a division of the Blackfeet Indians.
the battle of pierre’s hole • 1832 mountain man rendezvous • mountain men fight gros ventres • captain benjamin bonneville • pierre’s hole in present-day idaho
Following the 1832 Mountain Man Rendezvous a battle breaks out between Mountain Men fur trappers and the Gros Ventres, a division of the Blackfeet Indians.
the battle of pierre’s hole • 1832 mountain man rendezvous • mountain men fight gros ventres • captain benjamin bonneville • pierre’s hole in present-day idaho
The First Seminole War
Riding the wave of victory in the War of 1812, the United States expanded into Spanish controlled Florida and encountered the Seminole Nation.
seminole • first seminole war • creek • spanish florida • andrew jackson
Riding the wave of victory in the War of 1812, the United States expanded into Spanish controlled Florida and encountered the Seminole Nation.
seminole • first seminole war • creek • spanish florida • andrew jackson
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part II
Part II of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
Part II of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
british imperialism • india • orientalism • anglicism • colonial
Build a Wooden Tree Swing
A wooden tree swing is a great addition to any play space. It can also encourage children to spend more time playing outside, and outdoor activity provides many benefits.
wooden tree swing • cedar tree swing • backyard tree swing • build a wooden tree swing • backyard play
A wooden tree swing is a great addition to any play space. It can also encourage children to spend more time playing outside, and outdoor activity provides many benefits.
wooden tree swing • cedar tree swing • backyard tree swing • build a wooden tree swing • backyard play
Inti Raymi: Incan Sun Festival
Cusco's largest celebration of the year, held every June 24, re-enacts the ancient Inca ceremony welcoming the winter solstice in Peru.
inca sun festival • inti raymi • cusco festival • cusco hotels • andean culture
Cusco's largest celebration of the year, held every June 24, re-enacts the ancient Inca ceremony welcoming the winter solstice in Peru.
inca sun festival • inti raymi • cusco festival • cusco hotels • andean culture
Spring Break Deals
There are lots of hot deals for spring break 2007, from hotel discounts to cheap package deals to family spring break vacation savings.
spring • break • deals • 2007 • vacation
There are lots of hot deals for spring break 2007, from hotel discounts to cheap package deals to family spring break vacation savings.
spring • break • deals • 2007 • vacation
Top New California Adventures
Eco-adventures, multi-sport trips, fun in the sun and the mountains of California, for the rugged individualist or luxury seeker, family or solo traveler
off-beat family solo seniors adventures travels ca • hiking biking sailing fishing california • world's strongest man competition • segway tours national parks • san francisco angel island park hiking biking trai
Eco-adventures, multi-sport trips, fun in the sun and the mountains of California, for the rugged individualist or luxury seeker, family or solo traveler
off-beat family solo seniors adventures travels ca • hiking biking sailing fishing california • world's strongest man competition • segway tours national parks • san francisco angel island park hiking biking trai
The Ant Man
Chris Antley loves the investment game almost as much as he loves riding horses.
chris antley • jockey
Chris Antley loves the investment game almost as much as he loves riding horses.
chris antley • jockey
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