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Everyone's heard the phrase "If only houses could talk." They do in Carson City where DVD and iPod messages relate tales to touring vehicle passengers and strollers.

Racial bigotry, yellow journalism, and machine politics were factors that led to the Douglas County Courthouse riot.

Dennison was powerful, ruthless and as well known as his acquaintances, Al Capone and Tom Pendergast.

Ginny Boyd taught art. After a career teaching, she continues to draw what she dreams

The Franciscan Inn is a historic hotel in the center of Santa Barbara, close to the beach, Amtrak station and California's Pacific Coast Highway but room rates are cheap.

Corvallis Oregon, home of the Oregon State University Beavers, is located in the Willamette Valley, characterized by amazing sites, sounds and unique beauty.

June 21, 1877 became known in PA history as the "day of the rope". It was the day that ten Irishmen were hanged after being convicted for murdering a coal mine manager.

Finding someone's arrest records isn't difficult if you know which steps to take. Learn proven strategies to make the process easier.

Looking for great deals on real estate? There are basically five ways to find foreclosures and REO properties.

A bluff in the rolling hills 30 miles east of San Angelo bears hundreds of paintings 1,000 years old or older, some of which accurately mark the solstices.

This town on the Great Wagon Road is key to imagining the early settlers' experience. It is one of the oldest towns west of the Blue Ridge and an early center for trade.

Two years before independence from Great Britain was declared in Philadelphia, it had already been achieved in rural Massachusetts.

When looking for an officiant, there are many things to consider. Most important are your personal preferences and ceremony style.

Kansas Charley goes on trial with a defense attorney with no prior murder case experience. The prosecution attorney is a slick character backed by the cattle barons.

Over 120,000 couples marry in Las Vegas each year, including celebrities like Elvis, Jane Fonda, Bob Geldof, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. Here's your wedding planner.

Balch family members from generations spanning more than 270 years owned the Beverly, MA house built by their immigrant ancestor.

If the thought of a wedding set on a romantic beach consisting of sugar-white sand, gorgeous blue water, and spectacular sunsets sounds appealing, look no further.

Enjoy the best vacation getaway to Prescott, Arizona's Christmas City, with holiday traditions of lights, parades, and gingerbread in this friendly hometown community.

It is the age of online genealogy resources copied to personal files and CDs, but some basic books on your shelf can facilitate your trek down the ancestral trail.

Today's economy presents challenges for living quarters previously unknown to most Americans. Mortgage money is cheap, but jobs and incomes incomes keep dropping.

A ghost town, a native plant garden, a World War II internment camp and museums with everything from rail cars to movie memorabilia relate Eastern California history.

Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.

Use pedigree charts and family group sheets to organize ancestors' information in your family tree. Genealogists also use research logs to track searches and save time.

Researching the history of a historic home is as valuable as the home itself.

Professional genealogist Charles Hughes gave Suite 101 an interview to discuss the place of the internet in genealogy research.

Traveling to the Holy Land is an exciting adventure. Plan your trip in order to make the most of every possible moment. Here are some tips to get you started planning.

James Richardson and Mary Ellen Stewart immigrated to the United States from Scotland in 1851. James, a worker on the railroad, moved his family throughout western PA.

Check into-or at least check out-these three interesting historic hotels set in the ghost towns of Montana.

Picking a restaurant to propose marriage? Here are four time-tested, classy and charming choices in Santa Barbara and environs to suit the pickiest bride-to-be.

Oregon Illinois has a long and rich history of artists and statues. The community has developed a trail for enjoying the sculptures around the town.

In the mid-1900s, Reno was the USA's best-known city for casinos. Though gaming action has diminished, its gaming palaces along Virginia Street still beckon.

World-class trout fishing, along with birding and hiking, can be found on the Little Red River in North Central Arkansas.

Rich in pioneer history, Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi, became capital of the Oregon Territory, and offers many unique attractions.

Salute & Stay, Bowling Green's military attraction itinerary, offers visitors traveling on a budget unusual tourism destinations that honor sacrifices of U.S. soldiers.

Location, location, location! Wilmington NC has it all - especially water. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Cape Fear river this lady is afloat with action.

Before diving into the World Wide Web, genealogists start with basic family information. Only then can the family tree begin to grow, with carefully chosen resources.

The coast road between San Francisco and Los Angeles has some of California's best views, and historic sights on the southern stretch from Hearst Castle to Santa Barbara.

Choose a wedding chapel, get your license at the Washoe County courthouse, and then get married in Reno, Sparks, or Lake Tahoe.

The growth of late 19th century American cities can be attributed to an influx of rural people as well as masses of European immigrants seeking a better way of life.

Newspaperman labels Kansas Charley as dangerous character. Charley goes on trial for murder.

In and around Dahlonega, Georgia, families can find plenty to keep them entertained for a weekend or a week. Here are top attractions, plus tips on where to stay and eat.

Renowned as a quintessential family vacation spot, Lake George, N.Y., offers historical attractions, pristine Adirondack beauty and a bit of trademark kitsch.