John Sullivan, Harmony Cemetery I had set out one foggy morning to explore the eastern shore of the Susquehanna River, especially the piece of land between Milton and Sunbury, which I had managed to avoid in my travels. That morning I started my journey in Milton to visit Frederic Godcharles, whose book Daily Stories of … Continue reading John L Sullivan: Baseball Player
Monument to the Invasion of Grover's Mill It wasn't just raining - buckets of water dumped from the cold December sky. I was in New Jersey to pick up materials for my mother's work and after packing up the supplies for the trip home, it was decided to visit a nearby monument. According to the … Continue reading War of the Worlds
Lincoln, Bellefonte Over the years, the one thing I've learned is there are two places to visit in small-town America: the courthouse - if it is a county seat- and the town park. A walk through the park or a trip around the courthouse grounds often reveals a little of the town's history. Talleyrand Park … Continue reading George Grey Barnard
Packard Hill Covered Bridge, Lebanon, New Hampshire I had arrived in Hanover, New Hampshire to pay my respects to one of my favorite short story authors, Corey Ford. As I got back in the vehicle my mother pointed out there was a covered bridge not too far away that looked like it had a place … Continue reading Packard Hill Covered Bridge
Memorial to the Sugarloaf Massacre "So where exactly are you planning to park?” my mother asked as I came to a halt in front of the monument. “Right here,” I replied as I turned on the hazard lights and jumped out of the vehicle. The monument is located along Walnut Avenue at the eastern edge … Continue reading The Sugarloaf Massacre
Rauchtown Run, Ravensburg State Park Note: I need to start this article with a warning. This article involves the unsolved death of an infant. If you find the subject too sensitive, please stop reading here and I’ll be back with a lighter subject in a couple days. Also, I will be using the name Adam … Continue reading Unsolved: Ravensburg Adam Doe
