Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. His twin brother died in childbirth. Elvis lived with his parents in a small shotgun home until 1949 when the family moved to Memphis. It was here that he went to see blues musicians on Beale Street, forever influencing his sound. In 1953, he visited Sun Studio and later recorded his first of many … [Read more...] about Elvis Presley Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Visiting the Living History Park in North Augusta
Created in 1991, the Living History Park in North Augusta, near Aiken, is a unique attraction that focuses on the area's colonial history. Here you'll find different structures created to give visitors an idea of what everyday life was like back then, similar to Colonial Williamsburg or Old Salem. What to See at the Living History Park There's a tavern, barn, … [Read more...] about Visiting the Living History Park in North Augusta
Southern Stays: The Historic Brookstown Inn
Originally home to Winston-Salem's first factory, the Historic Brookstown Inn was established as a Moravian cotton mill in 1837. A few years later it became a flour mill and then an abandoned building before its 1970s designation as a historic landmark. In November 1984, the Historic Brookstown Inn opened downtown. In 2013, a cat named Sally became the hotel's mascot, which … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Historic Brookstown Inn
Classic Eats: The Pancake Shop
For a hearty breakfast before a day of sightseeing, hiking, or mountain biking, there's just one place to go in Hot Springs: The Pancake Shop. They've been serving hungry locals and visitors since 1940 and are one of the oldest family-run establishments in Arkansas. It originally opened as Mason's Pancake Shop but was purchased a few times before its current owners in … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Pancake Shop
Visiting Old Salem Museum and Gardens
Before there was the city of Winston-Salem, there was just Salem. Settled by members of the Moravian faith from modern Czechia, an offshoot of the Protestant denomination, Salem was originally called Wachovia. It was founded in the 1700s and included both municipal and residential buildings for members of the church. The church owned the land and could ask members to leave … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Salem Museum and Gardens