Lincoln trail in Carlinville IL
On a Sunday afternoon Keith and I took off for a drive. We wanted to wander, and found ourselves in Carlinville, Illinois. While…
Category: African American history
Marvelous Days in New Orleans
This past February my husband Keith and I got the chance to board the beautiful American Queen Steamboat out of marvelous New Orleans.…
Five Springfield IL Stops for Kids!
Check out these fun five Springfield Illinois stops! The grandkids and I had a few days last week to spend in Downtown Springfield.…
African American History Museum
This African American History Museum offers authentic stories about African-American life in Central Illinois. Located on Monument Avenue, my friend Suzette Starr and…
Lessons in Syracuse History
The middle of May brought me to Syracuse, New York. I traveled here for the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) Conference. It…