Faith & Footprints: St. John’s Chapel In The Tower Of London
More than 900 years old, the Chapel of St. John has had a unique history as a royal chapel and a national record office....
Did You Know? Patron Saint For 50 States: Alabama – Our...
Catholic believers pray for the intercession of the saints in heaven so that they may pray for us on our behalf. Saints are able...
All Aboard! The Train Comes To Hillsborough County
By Charles Nelson
All Aboard! Today, internal improvements are a hot news topic. One element of that catch-all phrase is transportation. Until a community establishes...
The ‘Lost River’ – Hillsborough County’s Roosevelt River AKA Bullfrog Creek
By Charles Nelson
Have you ever visited the Roosevelt River in Hillsborough County? You may have, but you probably didn’t know it. If you’ve even...
The Bloomingdale School, First Teacher Training Site In Hillsborough County
By Charles Nelson
If you were pressed to name the location of the first teacher training school in Hillsborough County, would you answer: Bloomingdale?
The Bloomingdale...
Faith & Footprints: Wai`oli Hui`ia Church And Mission House – Hawaii
With more tourist destinations opening up and welcoming back visitors, Hawaii is definitely on the list of many people’s travel plans. If you are...
History Mystery: Where Was The Valrico Van Sant School?
By Charles Nelson
Recently, a reader asked about the location of Valrico’s defunct Van Sant School. Thanks to a 1916 map of Valrico, the school’s...
Florida Holocaust Museum Exhibit Tells The Tragic Tale Of Anne Frank
By Taylor Newman
The Florida Holocaust Museum (FHM) is bringing the story of well-known holocaust victim Anne Frank to life with its new exhibit, ‘Let...
Faith & Footprints: St. Paul’s Chapel – The Church That Survived...
Among the tragedies in New York City on September 11, 2001, a small beacon of hope remained intact across from the destruction of the...
James B. Gibson Jr.: Building A Metropolis On The Alafia River
By Charles Nelson
Indeed, one of Gibsonton’s most fascinating historical characteristics is the large number of carnival workers who called the town home. But the...
