The train windows frame perfect snapshots of rolling hills, dense forests, and occasional glimpses of rural Maryland life – ...

The standard excursion on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad encompasses a round-trip journey from Cumberland to Frostburg and back, covering approximately 32 miles through some of Maryland’s most ...

William Thompson deserves plaudits as one of many whose early service led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence ...

How did a ‘health drink’ from the early 1800s spawn so many names and variations? An expert in American dialects explains.

The 4th of July is a holiday that means national celebration. But what that looks like has changed through the decades. From ...

This post is adapted from Mary Rooke’s weekly Good Life newsletter, which tackles navigating our modern culture and staying ...

The actual details of history demonstrate noble, freedom-loving motivations in the U.S. founders that went far beyond any ...

The committee assigned to draft the Declaration of Independence, from left: Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin ...

He discovered how to color lithographs while working as an independent contractor for Currier & Ives in the mid 1840’s. A prolific lithographer and colorist for Currier & Ives; his prints were ...