The Gentleman Pirate of Newport: The Legend of Thomas Tew When we think of the Golden Age of piracy, we often imagine outlaws born from the fringes of society. However, one of the most successful and famous pirates of the era, Thomas Tew, came from a very different background. Based in Newport, Rhode Island, […]
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A Step Back in Time: Discovering America’s Oldest Tavern If you ever find yourself wandering the historic streets of Newport, Rhode Island, you might stumble upon a building that isn’t just a landmark—it’s a living remnant of the 1600s. The White Horse Tavern holds the prestigious title of the oldest tavern in the United
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The Sentinel of Narragansett Bay: Exploring the History and Leadership of Fort Adams If you find yourself in Newport, Rhode Island, you can’t miss the massive stone structure standing watch over the deep, strategic waters of the harbor. This is Fort Adams, a place where travel, history, and leadership lessons intersect in a truly
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The Mystery of the Newport Tower: History, Legend, and Leadership In the heart of Touro Park in Newport, Rhode Island, stands one of the most enigmatic architectural anomalies in New England: the Newport Tower. While the vast majority of colonial structures in the region were built of wood, this “old stone mill” is a
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Old Ironsides: The Unbeatable Spirit of the USS Constitution Standing in Boston today, you can witness a living piece of American history: the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Launched in 1797, this “floating fortress” was more than just a boat; it was a guardian of a young nation’s democracy. A Ship Named
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Fort Independence: The Granite Sentinel of Boston Harbor Located on Castle Island in Boston, Fort Independence stands as a powerful testament to American history. Since 1634, it has served as a sentinel to the Boston Harbor, making it the oldest continuous fortified site in British North America. Today, it is not just a historical
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Interview with James Otis Jr. — At the Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts — The Granary Burying Ground, Tremont Street They call it the Westminster Abbey of Boston. Westminster, in London, is where the royalty of England rests — kings and queens and the great figures of British civilization, laid to
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Interview with General George Washington — At Dorchester Heights, Thomas Park, South Boston, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts — Dorchester Heights, Thomas Park, South Boston Stand at the top of Dorchester Heights and look out. The view is extraordinary — Boston Harbor spread below you, the city skyline to the north, the water stretching toward the open
Interview with Robert Newman — At the Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts — The Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, North End Look up at the steeple. It rises 191 feet above Salem Street in Boston’s North End — the tallest point in the city when it was built in
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Interview with George Robert Twelves Hewes — At Griffin’s Wharf, Near 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts — Griffin’s Wharf, Near 470 Atlantic Avenue Stand here long enough, and it starts to bother you — the absence of water. On the night of December 16, 1773, Griffin’s Wharf was exactly what the name promised:
