England and France were old enemies and in the 1750s that was no different. Both wanted to be the dominant power in Europe and to control all of North America. What would become Canada and the United States were rich in resources and by having total control of that territory that nation could control the [...]
The white oak has been a symbol of strength in the United States. Its wood has helped to make America strong with our early navy and for our ancestors to construct their homes and barns to help make America the world’s breadbasket. You may have some of that antique oak wood in your home right [...]
The state of Maryland has many exciting things to see, from the mountains of Western Maryland to the beaches of the Eastern Shore. In between are other exciting places that can take you back in time or just provide a day or night of relaxation. In the former category is a place called Wye Mills [...]
Trees come in many different shapes and sizes. Some grow large and can be used to build massive wooden structures that could potentially be used for reclaimed wood. Some trees are not large enough or are more decorative. Each of the trees have value and some have enough value to be named an official state [...]
Combat in the American Civil War was brutal. Arguably the most brutal fighting of the war took place outside of Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia in May of 1864. Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia were trying to stop a combined Union effort to capture Richmond led by Ulysses S. Grant. The two armies [...]
The United States was not always the global power that it is today. There was a time when we had to prove our mettle to the world. To do that we needed a navy. Authorized by the Naval Act of 1794 six frigates were ordered to be built. They were designed to be stronger and [...]
