Celebrating Memorial Day 2021
Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day and was celebrated by laying flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers after the Civil War.
Category: Historical Travel
Museums, historical sites, historic figures
Quincy & Carthage!
Quincy and Carthage offer a great day trip with Abraham Lincoln history and architectural beauty as well. Head out to explore!
Playing Tourist in Springfield, IL
Playing tourist in Springfield was a great way to see the Capitol City with a fresh new perspective! Have you done this?
Murals & Museums in Pontiac, IL
A stop in Pontiac Illinois was perfect after the BBQ festival in Dwight. In Dwight I wanted to see the stops I missed…
History in Paris, Illinois & More!
My parents eloped to Paris, Illinois in 1957. They married at the Edgar County courthouse. Today I toured this beautiful building. My friend…