Big Bethel has been one of those small sites on my Civil War bucket list for years. There's not much left of this tiny battlefield near Hampton, Virginia - just a small battlefield trail with signage at the water's edge with fighter jets roaring overhead. Read the full story.
Explore Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County We stepped back in time at this preserved 1850s patch town - the filming site of "The Molly Maguires" – and learned more about patch towns in the Coal Region. Read the full story of our visit and how you can plan your own trip.
Journey through Pottsville, Pennsylvania, on a Saturday night with us! We explored history, architecture, and drank some local brew. From dinner at the Eagle Tavern to haunting views near the Schuylkill County Prison, experience how this Coal Region community with a storied past can be experienced today. Read the full story.
Visitors to Antietam battlefield in 1862 took unexploded shells home as souvenirs. The results were disastrous, and often deadly.