A Bold Endeavor In the summer of 1608, Captain John Smith left Jamestown in
a small open boat to explore the Chesapeake, a world yet
unknown to English settlers. more... |
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Unearthing a HotbedOne of the Civil War’s most mythic and hotly contested places has been the focus of a three-year
archeological investigation, now entering its final stages. more... |
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Jamestown and the Beginnings of AmericaIn the late afternoon of May 13th, 1607, a young sailor from London holds a bowline in his
hand and prepares to step from the gunwale as the ship glides in closer to the bank. His name
is lost to history. more... |
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Places of Worship Through the Lens of the Historic American Buildings Survey In the crowded holds of ships bound for the new world, there were probably as
many variations of hope as there were passengers. more...
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On the GriddleFor 50 years, residents of Washington DC have enjoyed breakfast at the
Waffle Shop, a Doo-Wop-era diner
across the street from Ford’s Theater. more... |