It was a windy Kansas morning when Carry Nation, black veil flapping like a war flag, packed up a buggy full of rocks and rode into history. Six feet tall and fueled by faith, fury, and a whole lot of Old Testament-style smiting, Carry Nation wasn’t just another woman with a cause—she was a … [Read more...]
The Epic Journey of Goodnight and Loving: How Two Cowboys Changed the West
The American West is full of larger-than-life stories, but few can rival the tale of Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving—two cowboys who forged a legendary cattle trail and left an enduring mark on history. Their partnership, built on grit, vision, and sheer determination, helped shape the cattle … [Read more...]
The Remarkable Journey of the Flying Cloud
In 1851, the race to the California goldfields was in full swing. Men with dreams of striking it rich sought the fastest route from the East Coast to San Francisco. However, speed was a relative concept at the time. Overland travel took at least six arduous months, requiring pioneers to endure … [Read more...]
Joseph Forsyth Johnson: Landscape Architect
Joseph Forsyth Johnson was destined to become a landscape architect because it ran in the family. His maternal grandfather was a florist while his great-grandfather, William Forsyth (1737-1804) was a botanist who was appointed superintendent of the royal gardens at Kensington and St. James Palace in … [Read more...]
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