A lot of people go to Hawai’i and lounge on the beach or snorkel in the crystal clear waters. I, on the other hand, spent my time visiting historical and cultural sites. Here are some more of those sites from my trip to Oahu in 2013.
In May 2015 I flew to Alamosa, Colorado, to defend my thesis for my MA in US History. While I was there, I rented a car and drove around Colorado and northern New Mexico for a few days to see some of the historic sites. Here are a few of the highlights.
A lot of people go to Hawai’i and lounge on the beach or snorkel in the crystal clear waters. I, on the other hand, spent my time visiting historical and cultural sites. Here are some more of those sites from my trip to the Big Island in 2014.
Continue reading “Historic Sites: Big Island, Hawai’i – Part 2”
A lot of people go to Hawai’i and lounge on the beach or snorkel in the crystal clear waters. I, on the other hand, spent my time visiting historical and cultural sites. Here are some of those sites from my trip to the Big Island in 2014.
Continue reading “Historic Sites: Big Island, Hawai’i – Part 1”
Monterey, California, is one of my favorite coastal cities in the state. With bright blue waters and rich history, it’s a lovely little city. The Esselen and Rumsien Ohlone have lived on this land for thousands of years. The Spanish arrived in 1770, the Chinese fishing families in the 1850s, and the canneries in 1902.
What follows are some photos and some historical information about several sites in Monterey. Why? Because I’m a history nerd, that’s why.
Happy Juneteenth! To celebrate the emancipation of my ancestors, here’s a bit of history on a site in California most people have never heard of: Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. Why? Because I’m a history nerd, that’s why.
Before you go any further, however, I highly recommend reading this detailed biography of Allensworth and history of the town.
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Until March 2017, I knew next to nothing about Charleston except a few historical tidbits. I understood its role in the slave trade, but it was more general information than emotional pull. While visiting relatives in the region, I had the chance to spend a few days in the nearly 350-year old city, and it blew my mind.
What follows are some photos and some historical information about several sites in Charleston. Why? Because I’m a history nerd, that’s why.
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In September 2013, I took a mini road trip through California’s Gold Country through Smartsville, Bridgeport, French Corral, North San Juan, North Columbia, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, North Bloomfield, and Nevada City. What follows are some photos and some historical information about each site. Why? Because I’m a history nerd, that’s why.
A few years ago I used to do mini road trips on the weekends, mostly up into Northern California’s Gold Country. I decided to pull all the photos and historical information together and write more about the many historic sites I visited. Why? Because I’m a history nerd, that’s why.
This trip visits several sites in California: Sloughhouse, Sutter Creek, Angels Camp, Butte City, and New Melones Lake.
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