For all who love everything French, Bastille Day, the National Holiday of France, is a great day to celebrate. This day commemorates the fall of the French military fortress and prison, the Bastille, in 1789. It signaled the start of the French Revolution. For an overview of this historical event, check out Salem Online‘s article:… read more >>
The town of Gettysburg, located in southeastern Pennsylvania, was thrust into history when the Civil War literally came to its door steps. In the scorching heat of July 1 through July 3, 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought in what became the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. Even though the war would drag on… read more >>
Let’s travel! Well, sorta … Have you always wanted to travel somewhere exotic? Or have a crazy adventure traveling from country to country? In this list you’ll find inspirational stories from people who challenged themselves to travel somewhere they had never been. Each book offers a glimpse into another extraordinary voyage across foreign territory. Alone in Antarctica, by Felicity Aston Accompany… read more >>
Tower Bridge Fun Facts about Tower Bridge in London: Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1984 and is London’s most famous must-see landmark. Work on Tower Bridge began on April 22, 1886. The bridge took eight years to build. Tower Bridge has been opening for ships since 1894, and those bascules open and close around 1,000… read more >>
There are few joys as simple or as satisfying as receiving mail – not bills or advertisements, of course, but something intentional and personal, like a card. Even as a child, I loved running to the mailbox every day, hoping there might be something for me. I still enjoy that thrill as an adult, and it’s… read more >>
Castles in Ohio? You bet! Take a virtual tour of these lovely buildings and trails. Glamorgan Castle Glamorgan Castle Glamorgan consists of Italian Renaissance and French Empire architectural styles and is built of Vermont marble. For more history, visit https://www.glamorgancastle.com/history. Alliance, OH Franklin Castle Franklin Castle Franklin Castle was built in the Queen Anne style. It is… read more >>
There is no better place to celebrate reading and writing than the library! The following list highlights some of the most famous and interesting libraries across the world. Click on the links to explore them further! The Library of Congress Perhaps the most famous library in America, the Library of Congress is one of… read more >>