Important Dates: 1764: St. Louis was established by Auguste Chouteau. 1821: Missouri was allowed into the union in 1821 (on August 10th). 1857: The Dred Scott decision was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court. 1865: Missouri was the first U.S. state to free slaves. 1904: The famous St. Louis World Fair. 1945: Harry Truman of … Read more
Wyoming may be small in population, it is richest in history, and the state really is living up to its nickname, the ‘Equality State’. It prides itself on having America’s first elected female official, as well as the first American woman governor (Nellie Tayloe Ross 1925-27). Wyoming is relishing mysteries like the Medicine Wheel, a prehistoric … Read more
The Chesapeake Bay is dividing Maryland into two distinct parts, but it also provides the state with a couple of excellent harbors and top of the line sea food. The area is famous for this, especially crabs. Defending Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 was an inspiration for the national U.S. anthem, the Star-Spangled … Read more