Stories
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Ahoy! Pirates of Calcasieu
Jun 11, 2006
in The American Civil War As you drive the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road today, you will find that the route’s history is as intriguing as the bayou’s distinctive nature. A sampling of this history can be seen in the legends of treasure left behind from when dangerous scoundrels and pirates inhabited the area. Later, the Civil War changed the face of Southwest Louisiana. Today, these historical sites and legends await your discovery.
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Bringing the Past to Life: Historic Encounters
Sep 26, 2003
Discovering America's past doesn't have to stop at museums. America's Byways® include countless unique ways for you to honor the past and experience first-hand the compelling history of our country.
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England's Colonization of America on the Colonial Parkway
Apr 17, 2008
Journey through 167 years of the English colonial experience in America on the Colonial Parkway in Virginia. Enjoy spectacular views of the James and York Rivers at many historic turnouts along your way to the three historic old towns of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.
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Follow the Great River Road for Native American History
Apr 15, 2008
Follow the Great River Road into the past as you explore remnants and reconstructions of the Mississippi River region’s rich Native American history. From Minnesota to Louisiana, count on the byway to connect you to enlightening museum exhibits, sacred mound sites, famously tragic trails, ancient culture displays, and exciting interactive events.
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History of Logging on the Edge of the Wilderness
Apr 15, 2008
The Edge of the Wilderness is not just a fantastic place full of lakes and landscapes -- it is also rich in logging history, complete with real-life lumberjacks. Come visit the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where men put their lives on the line and labored through the day to build and reshape the American landscape.
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Walk the Civil War Trenches on Kentucky's Great River Road
Nov 24, 2010
in The American Civil War and The American Civil War: Battles and Beyond In late 1861, 19,000 Confederate soldiers worked hard to fortify the bluffs near Columbus, Kentucky on the Great River Road. Today, you can walk among the still-recognizable trenches dug by Southern soldiers, visit a museum, play miniature golf, go camping, enjoy scenic views, and more.
