This is a part of a series called Literary South, which highlights important literary landmarks and the writers and authors who made them known. Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois on July 21, 1899 to a physician and a musician. He grew up learning to play cello and spent summers hunting and fishing in rural Michigan. He took his first journalism … [Read more...] about Literary South: Ernest Hemingway
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Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the South
It's that spooky time of year and each state has its own grand celebrations. The South has some of the oldest, and of course haunted, cities in the country. Expect plenty of tours of haunted cemeteries and homes, as well as parades of the funky and freaky. There are events for both families and adults and whatever costume and persona you decide to take on for All Hallows … [Read more...] about Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the South
Weekend Guide to the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are an island chain in the southernmost part of the United States. Each island has its own distinct personality, but the most popular for visitors are Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, and Key West. It takes around 2.5 hours to drive from the top of the islands to the bottom, via Henry Flagler's bridges. Visit during the area's festivals, like the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Florida Keys
Visiting the Truman Little White House
Many American presidents have selected a place that becomes important to them outside of Washington DC, where they can relax and feel like an everyday citizen. For Franklin Delano Roosevelt, it was Warm Springs, Georgia, but for Harry Truman, it was Key West, Florida. Credit: Roger Wallstadt It was built in 1890 as housing for naval officers. Thomas Edison stayed … [Read more...] about Visiting the Truman Little White House
Visiting the Hemingway House in Key West
Key West, Florida is an island that has been home to famous politicians, celebrities, and writers over the years, but none has left more of a lasting legacy on the area than Ernest Hemingway, who made his home here in the 1930s. This post has affiliate links. The History of the Hemingway House Hemingway found the Bahama Village area house abandoned during a visit … [Read more...] about Visiting the Hemingway House in Key West
