The Cashtown Inn has stood along the old Chambersburg Turnpike for more than two centuries. Built sometime between 1797 and 1806, it served travelers passing between Chambersburg and Gettysburg. They …
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The candlelight flickers, stretching shadows along the walls. The air is thick with anticipation, heavy with the scent of wax and something else, something older. Around the table, hands clasp …
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Edith Wharton’s beloved Mount Estate rises above Laurel Lake in Lenox, Massachusetts, a stunning tribute to one of America’s literary greats. But beyond its grand architecture and lush gardens, something …
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The Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Kentucky, epitomizes Southern luxury and historic charm. This iconic hotel has welcomed infamous figures such as Lucky Luciano, Dutch Schultz, and Al Capone. It served …
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In the picturesque town of Hendersonville, North Carolina, the historic Oakdale Cemetery holds a tomb unlike any other. And while from a distance this cemetery looks like your typical small …
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For a long time, I’ve wrestled with the role social media plays in my work and my values. While these platforms have helped me connect with so many of you, …
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In 1775, the village of Doruchów became the site of one of Poland’s last witch trials. Fueled by fear and superstition, it marked the tragic end of an era while …
History gets things wrong all the time. Sometimes it’s an honest mistake, a name misspelled in a record, a place misidentified in a report. Other times, those small errors snowball …
Cat Man’s Grave is one of Delaware’s most haunting urban legends. The tale is deeply intertwined with the history of Colonel Armwell Long Cemetery near Frankford. It’s a story of …
Tucked into the heart of Ybor City, the Cuban Club, or El Circulo Cubano, stands as a monument to the dreams, resilience, and tragedies of Tampa’s Cuban immigrant community. Its …
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