A rural Tennessee community was thrust onto the international stage when the truth came out about its ties to World War II. In 1942, in an effort to prevent the Germans from making their own version and in reaction to Pearl Harbor, Robert Oppenheimer and his fellow scientists started the Manhattan Project. The secret project was made up of three remote locations where … [Read more...] about The Secret City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Southern Stays: The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
The buildings that are now the Martha Washington Inn & Spa were built in 1832 as a retirement home for General Robert Preston, a figure from the War of 1812. But it was General Francis Preston and his family who spent many years there. In 1858, the house was purchased to become Martha Washington College, a college for young women. It survived the Civil War but closed … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
Otis Redding Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Otis Redding was born September 9, 1941, to a family of six in Dawson, Georgia. His family moved to Macon's Tindall Heights neighborhood when he was five. He learned to play guitar and piano as well as sing at his local church, setting him on the path to becoming a performer. Redding made money singing gospel songs for a local radio station and won a teen talent … [Read more...] about Otis Redding Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Pirates of the North Carolina Coast
The coastal communities of North and South Carolina are popular vacation destinations, including Charleston and the Outer Banks. But over 300 years ago, you wouldn't dare traverse these waters, especially with valuables. That's because pirates trolled the ocean and inlets, robbing incoming ships. It was here that a man named Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, cut his … [Read more...] about Pirates of the North Carolina Coast
Southern Stays: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
With numerous hotels within Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to stay at for your vacation. Disney's Coronado Springs is inspired by the era of Spanish exploration in Florida. It's one of the moderately priced hotels and has recently been refurbished. It is located in the Animal Kingdom area but is close to all of the parks … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort