History of Peridot
Peridot is the birthstone for August. The gemstone is one of only a few gemstones that occur in only one color, an olive green. The intensity and tint of the green, depends on the amount of iron contained in the … Continued
Happy Birthday, Davy Crockett
“Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee…” Anyone that was a child in the 1950s will recognize this theme song to the TV show Davy Crockett and remember his famous coon skin cap every boy wanted to wear. While we may … Continued
National Lighthouse Month
August is National Lighthouses Month. Visiting, touring and collecting lighthouses are very popular with some hobbyists and tourists. In antiquity, mariners were guided into port by fires raised on a platform. The lighthouse grew from this idea, and originally served … Continued
I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy stole the hearts of the American public in the 1950s. The show continues to be a fan favorite almost seventy years later. Who doesn’t remember the antics and hijinks of Lucy Ricardo and Ethel Mertz? Or Ricky … Continued
History of August
With August comes the end of summer vacation and the return to school for the majority of students. August also brings the end of summer vacation for many people, although the official end of summer is not until September 22nd. … Continued
History of Rubies
The ruby is the gemstone for the month of July. The word derives from the Latin word ruber, which means red. The color is due to an element known as cromium. The ruby is a popular gemstone, which can be … Continued
National Picnic Month
July is National Picnic Month. So what better time than to take a picnic for our monthly outing? The word picnic first appeared in print in 1692. The term originally described a group of people dining, who brought their own … Continued
History of the Beach
For many families vacation time means a trip to the beach. The leisure sport of vacationing at the beach is fairly modern. One of the earliest seaside resorts opened in the 1720s in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. Bathing Machines were introduced … Continued
History of Columbia
Columbia is the personification of the United States. Her name is historically used to describe the Americas and New World. The District of Columbia is named after her. The patriotic hymn “Hail Columbia” is also in reference to her. This … Continued