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Valley Forge National Historical Park might be the most underappreciated 3,500 acres in Pennsylvania – a place where you can literally walk through the pages of American history while also getting ...
Cycling enthusiasts particularly love the paved Joseph Plumb Martin Trail, which provides a smooth ride with frequent stops ...
The legend is this: King Frederick II of Prussia wanted his subjects to eat potatoes ... historian of the Prussian Palaces ...
Generations of Germans believe Frederick the Great brought the beloved potato to Germany. The legend is this: King Frederick ...
Texas Takes Shape uses the GLO’s extensive map collection to offer a comprehensive analysis of historical mapping in Texas from the early 16th century to today. It is now on sale.
His victories in the Seven Years' War and his modernization of the Prussian military set the stage for future European conflicts.We also examine how Prussia's rise was closely tied to the unification ...
The map, which currently features Jefferson, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa counties, will expand to include all makers from every county in the state.
AUSTIN Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham announced May 7 the pre-sale of the General Land Office’s (GLO) book, Texas Takes Shape, a comprehensive volume on historical mapping in Texas ...
On behalf of the City of Wilkes-Barre, Mayor George C. Brown donated a large map of the city dated 1870 to the Luzerne County Historical Society. The 155-year-old map was discovered at the Departme… ...
Art Historical Maps to the Heart Help Chart Your Way to Love Why bother with the so-called Gulf of America when you can dip in the Bay of Bliss or Cape Content? Maya Pontone February 13, 2025 ...
The Summit Historical Society has launched a project to digitize the historic maps in its collection. Summit Historical Society director Jordan Bennett said Wednesday, Feb. 5, that the nonprofit ...