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77Williamsburg, Fascinating Tour of Our Colonial Past
by desert blondie
Williamsburg is the USA's largest living museum...many say there would be no USA if it hadn't been for this town...Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, George Washington and others had the fires of freedom and revolution started under them in this community. published 5 weeks ago
74Yes, Men Wore Heels and Tights
by kuhlcat
I know I've thought of the pain of breaking in a new pair of heels and that it's not fair that men get to clomp around in flat, wide, comfortable shoes. They have no idea, I've thought. But, it turns out... published 4 months ago
51The purpose of government
by troylaplante
I have been doing a lot of reading on early American history as of late. I am a part of a small group of men who have formed what is being called "The Patriots' Pub" (on the internet at www.patriotspub.us). ... published 4 months ago
68The 40 Styles of Chairs
by trefoil
THE 40 STYLES OF CHAIRS There are 40 distinct styles of chairs embracing the period from 3000 B.C. to 1900 A.D.—nearly 7,000 years. Of all the millions of chairs made during the centuries, each one... published 9 months ago
74The First American Dollar
by CoinMan
1765 Eight Reales, Mexico City Mint. Coin was common in the American colonies, and legal tender in the US until 1857. Image courtesy of Goldberg Coins and Collectibles. The first American dollar, an example... published 10 months ago
58Period Room Decoration
by trefoil
We use the term "period rooms" with full knowledge of the difficulties involved, in defining Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Directoire, Jacobean, Empire, Georgian, Victorian and Colonial decorations.... published 10 months ago
70Crossing Carolina - The Colonial Byway
by MayberryNC
The Colonial Byway has been designated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation as one of 45 scenic byways in the state. These routes have been selected because they embody the diverse beauty,... published 12 months ago
64North Carolina State Historic Sites
by MayberryNC
North Carolina is home to a group of 27 unique state historic sites. Each one gives visitors the opportunity to open doors to the past. Alamance Battleground (COLONIAL/REVOLUTIONARY WAR) - In 1771, an... published 13 months ago
78Visit Maryland's Colonial Past at Historic St. Mary's City
by Nancy Parode
St. Mary's River Chartered in 1632, Maryland was a unique colony from the beginning. As a proprietary colony, Maryland was governed by Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore, who had a vested interest in promoting... published 15 months ago
63Savannah's Historical Signifance Contributes to its Vitality
by Nion Kokesu
Scenic, historic, and haunted, the city of Savannah is not only the oldest city in Georgia, but the first planned city in the whole United States, established in 1733. Aside from its obvious... published 15 months ago
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