The Battleship of Presidents: A Journey Through History on the USS Iowa If you are a fan of history, travel, and leadership, there is no better place to visit than the Battleship Iowa Museum located in the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California. As the largest port in the Western Hemisphere, it […]
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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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