Windsor Ruins, Mississippi – A Silent Sentinel to the Magnificent South Like a solitary Stonehenge amidst the rolling landscape, the […]
Category: Legend of America
Jean Lafitte – A “Hero” Pirate
Jean Lafitte – A “Hero” Pirate The story of Jean Lafitte is a captivating blend of historical fact and romanticized […]
The Battle Against Corsets
The Battle Against Corsets The 19th century was a period of significant social and technological change, and within its tapestry […]
Early History of Louisiana – the Pelican State
Early History of Louisiana – the Pelican State By James S. Zacharie, 1885 The history of Louisiana, often called the […]
The National Road – First Highway in America
The National Road – First Highway in America The early 19th Century witnessed a significant transformation in the American landscape. […]
Settlement of the Cane River Area of Louisiana
Settlement of the Cane River Area of Louisiana The story of the Cane River area of Louisiana is a rich […]
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park The Cane River region of Louisiana cradles a vibrant and distinctive culture: that of […]
The Axeman of New Orleans
The Axeman of New Orleans “Who’ll be next?” is the question being asked by detectives and Italians of New Orleans. […]
Texas John Slaughter – Taming Arizona
Texas John Slaughter – Taming Arizona John Slaughter, famously known as "Texas John," was a multifaceted figure of the American […]
The Wilderness Road Opens Kentucky
The Wilderness Road Opens Kentucky The story of Kentucky’s settlement is inextricably linked to a rugged, winding pathway carved through […]
Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky
Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky The Battle of Mill Springs, also known historically as the Battle of Logan’s Cross Roads […]
Eli Hickman “Heck” Bruner – Fearless U.S. Deputy Marshal
Eli Hickman “Heck” Bruner – Fearless U.S. Deputy Marshal The annals of the American West are replete with tales of […]