Tag Archives: Native Americans

What Happened to “Kanawha”? 150 years later

Posted on June 20, 2013 by hermitsdoor

On June 20th, 1863 West Virginia became the 35th star on the flag of the USA.  President Lincoln signed the legislation on December 31, 1862.  The voters approved the  proposed state’s Constitution on March 26, 1863, and those votes were … Continue reading →

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Great American Documents: The Pacific Railway Act, 1 July 1862

Posted on June 30, 2012 by hermitsdoor

Staring last year, and continuing for the next few years, we are commemorating the 150th anniversary of our nation’s Civil War.  Times of war tend to dominate our view of history, often giving us the impression that the conflict, it … Continue reading →

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Great American Documents: The Harrison Land Act of 1800

Posted on May 16, 2012 by hermitsdoor

We are all pretty familiar with the progression of the settlement of the USA from the eastern seaboard colonies to the western frontier.  Populations increased, and moved toward the Appalachian Mountains, then into the Ohio valley, Mississippi River land, and … Continue reading →

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Brown Signs: Around Las Vegas

Posted on June 4, 2011 by hermitsdoor

When we mention to people that we plan to travel to Las Vegas, they usually have two expectations: it will be hot, and we will be in the casinos.  We are probably among the few who go to Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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Brown Signs: Around Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Posted on May 28, 2011 by hermitsdoor

If you plan to have RV problems, Page, AZ is a good location.  Ours were minor, but it turned out that the Sunset Boat and RV repair shop was two blocks from our campground.  The first was the roof vent, … Continue reading →

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Brown Signs: Around Page, AZ

Posted on May 24, 2011 by hermitsdoor

Sunday (5/21/11) after our walk from the campground at Monument Valley, we began our drive to Page, AZ, where we planned to spend the next two nights… with water, electricity and a dump station for those septic tank needs.  Our … Continue reading →

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Brown Sign: Monument Valley

Posted on May 23, 2011 by hermitsdoor

Linda was up making coffee at 5 a.m. again, at Cottonwood Campground.  I stepped out to check the weather and head to the men’s room to shave and attend to other tasks.  Linda did not believe that my report of … Continue reading →

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Brown Sign: Canyon de Chelly

Posted on May 23, 2011 by hermitsdoor

On our last tour through the eastern region of Arizona, Sue voiced a desire to visit Canyon de Chelly, near Chinle, AZ.  She and Charlie had traveled there a couple of decades earlier with Aunt Barbara.  She was curious to … Continue reading →

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Brown Sign: Petrified Forest National Park

Posted on May 23, 2011 by hermitsdoor

I recall at about 5th grade I first saw pictures of the Petrified Forest.  I thought that the idea that trees could become rocks was fascinating.  I vaguely recall Grandma Violet and Grandpa Dick talking about visiting the Petrified Forest. … Continue reading →

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