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A review of my daytrip to Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.

The Effigy Mounds National Monument near Harper's Ferry, IA preserves the remnants of a mound-building culture that left its mark on the American landscape. Meant to honor the dead, the mounds remind us of past inhabitants of our continent.

An attempt to analyze the complexity of abolitionist John Brown's motives as he raided cities pre-Civil War wanting slaves to join his "army". Was he a martyr? Or just emotionally unstable?

Jefferson county is home to a number of paranormal sightings, most of these sightings fall into two towns Harpers Ferry, and Shepardstown.

Hustorical Revisionism is destroyin Liberty in America.

A brief description of the essentials of the Appalachian Trail

A profile of the movie teaming of Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland.

Information on the sites of Jefferson County, West Virginia

A few recommendations of places to seek out Civil War ghosts in West Virginia.

The Battle of Antietam is considered the Bloodiest Day of the American Civil War.

The Adirondacks are the perfect destination for vacationers who want to blend their love for the outdoors with their historical curiosity. Here, we offer a sampling of just some of the historical things to see in the Adirondack Mountains.

A retrospect of the western movies starring Errol Flynn, an unlikely cowboy.

A guide to the famous ghost stories and haunted places in West Virginia.

Shepherdstown is the oldest town in the state of West Virginia and is home to Shepherd University. If you are new to Shepherdstown or are visiting this area, you should find this article resourceful.

If you love history, plan a visit to the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Here are just a few of the historical sites you'll find in New York's largest park.

A review of James McPherson's "Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam"

Highlights various historic sites of upstate New York.

Fleeing the failure of his relationship, a man seeks the wilderness and finds much more.

The story of a brave ol mother who takes six boys on a whitewater tubing adventure down the Potomac River.

West Virginia is beautiful this time of year. There are so many places to visit

Thought not one of the big name or big attraction national parks,Shenandoah National Park offers plenty to see and do. When you add to this its incredible location near historic sites and Washington D. C., Shenandoah is a great summer vacation choice.

Just over the Potomac River on the West Virginia side sits a small, historic goldmine. The mine is Shepherdstown and the gold is all of the history that such a small area provides.

A peaceful retreat or a romantic getaway. Do either of these sound good? I bet they do. A bed and breakfast is a wonderful way to get both and West Virginia has some of the most beautiful in the country.

Memorial Day is, to many, a time to eat the same old foods, have the same old activities, and watch the same old parade. Plan a family trip to celebrate the meaning of the holiday and teach kids what it's really about.

The American Civil War of the 1860's was ignited by, the secession of South Carolina from the union of states, the culimination of years of debate over the issues of slavery and states' rights.

For a summer escape from Washington, DC, try tubing, rafting, mountain climbing, biking, summer bobsledding or eurobungying.

Are you looking for quality novels of American historical fiction at PaperBackSwap? These four favorites each explore themes of America's sometimes violent struggles with race and ethnicity and were available at PaperBackSwap when I checked.

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Both Emerson's vision of the self-reliant man and the integrity of Lucas Jackson in "Cool Hand Luke" persevere through any and all barriers imposed upon them by the dictates of others. Their lessons can be applied to today's world as well.

West Virginia is well known as a great place to go for whitewater rafting. The spectacular beauty of the mountains and the fabulous rivers combine for an exciting and memorable whitewater rafting vacation. Each river will provide a unique rafting experience.

Springfield, MA certainly doesn't get the publicity or attract the crowds that Boston does. Still there is plenty to see and do and less hassle to endure with a weekend getaway to Springfield, MA

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