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A tour of four frontier forts makes for a historic Midwest Road Trip.

Protecting The Plains: Exploring Historic Midwest Forts

The Central Midwest offers a captivating blend of history and culture, and a road trip to explore its historic forts is a journey back in time. Fort Osage, Fort Hays, Fort Scott, and Fort Leavenworth each hold unique stories that showcase the region’s pivotal role in shaping America. We found that each stop added new […]

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The Studebaker Museum is a must-see in South Bend, Indiana.

Cruising Through History At The Studebaker Museum

There’s something magical about stepping into a world frozen in time, and the Studebaker Museum in South Bend, Indiana, offers exactly that. Imagine walking through an era where horsepower was just that—actual horses pulling carriages—and then marveling as these wagons transformed into powerful automobiles. This isn’t just a car museum; it’s a living testament to

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The visitor center at Pea Ridge National Park.

Echoes of Valor: Exploring Pea Ridge National Military Park

Located in the picturesque Ozarks, Pea Ridge National Military Park is more than just a historical site; it’s a journey through time. As you tread the hallowed grounds where Union and Confederate forces clashed in 1862, the weight of history surrounds you. As a youth, my grandfather took me to Pea Ridge, where I heard

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The Capital City Museum is a god place to learn about Frankfort, Kentucky.

Capital City Museum – Frankfort’s Time Capsule

It’s not as easy to be a capital city.  Frankfort had to outbid neighboring cities to gain the title, in 1792. Twice the capitol building burned down, which allowed those other cities to attempt to usurp the seat of state government. Having a centralized location helped keep the capital in “Mainhattan” (Frankfort’s nickname). To learn

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The West Virginia State Museum was our doorway to the past.

West Virginia State Museum – Our Doorway To The Past

A summer adventure led us down roads we had never wandered. Our first stop, on this eastern adventure, landed us in Charleston, West Virginia. Being our first foray into the Mountain State, we chose the capital city as our starting point. Situated just a few steps from the state capitol, the West Virginia State Museum

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