Crocker Field: The “Cathedral of Excellence” and a Century of Legacy In the heart of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, lies Crocker Field, a venue that is not only one of the oldest and largest high school football fields in the United States but also a profound historical landmark. For over 128 years, it has hosted the […]
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The Most Dangerous Woman in America? The Tragic Story of Typhoid Mary In this installment of Travel in Time with Dan, we explore a story that sits at the intersection of public health, individual liberty, and leadership. Located at the Thompson Cottage at 64 Anstice Street in Oyster Bay, Long Island, we find the
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The Kitty Hawk of Space: Discovering the Birthplace of Modern Rocketry If you found yourself at the Pakachoag Golf Course in Auburn, Massachusetts, you might think you’re just in for a round of nine holes. However, this land, formerly the farm of Robert Goddard’s aunt, holds a much more explosive history. It is the
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⚰️ A Fictional Historical Interview with James Hillhouse Travel in Time with Dan | The New Haven Green, New Haven, Connecticut ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. James Hillhouse (1754–1832) was a real American statesman, Senator, and civic leader who played a central role in transforming the New Haven Green and
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🍎 A Fictional Historical Interview with Amos Bronson Alcott Travel in Time with Dan | Fruitlands, Harvard, Massachusetts ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888) was a real American philosopher, educator, and Transcendentalist who founded the Fruitlands utopian community in Harvard, Massachusetts in 1843. He was also the
⚖️ A Fictional Historical Interview with Alexander Hamilton, John Jay & James Kent Travel in Time with Dan | The New York Supreme Court, White Plains, New York ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. Alexander Hamilton (1755–1804), John Jay (1745–1829), and James Kent (1763–1847) were real and towering figures in American
⚙️ A Fictional Historical Interview with Thomas Blanchard Travel in Time with Dan | The Springfield Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. Thomas Blanchard (1788–1864) was a real American inventor who worked at the Springfield Armory and revolutionized manufacturing with his famous Blanchard lathe. This imagined conversation is
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🍔 A Fictional Historical Interview with Theodore “Ted” Duberek Travel in Time with Dan | Ted’s Restaurant, Meriden, Connecticut ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. Ted’s Restaurant in Meriden, Connecticut is a real place and has been serving its famous steamed cheeseburgers since 1959. Theodore “Ted” Duberek is the name of
🕵️ A Fictional Historical Interview with Samuel Culper Travel in Time with Dan | The Caroline Church, East Setauket, Long Island, New York ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. “Samuel Culper” was the code name used by Abraham Woodhull (1750–1826), one of the founders of George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring during
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⛵ A Fictional Historical Interview with Samuel Welles, Ferry Operator Travel in Time with Dan | The Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry, Rocky Hill, Connecticut ⚠️ Author’s Note: The following is a fictional historical interview. The Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry is real and is the oldest continuously operating ferry in the United States, established in 1655. Samuel Welles
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