Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Appalachia is known for its winding roads, rolling hills and mountains and for the strength of the people who live here. This is the beating heart of coal-production in the United States and the legacy of that industry pervades the culture and history of this region. That history is preserved at the Cleveland History and Heritage Museum.
The museum is an intimate facility located at Cleveland’s old elementary school. In pictures and artifacts, it tells the history of this town, its people and, thereby, the history of the Appalachian region as a whole. These are a people who are famous for enduring some of the most brutal working conditions possible while down in the mines and for creating some of the nation’s most beloved music; the fast fiddling and banjo picking of Appalachia being indelibly imprinted on the American imagination and an undeniably important part of our musical and artistic heritage as a nation.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The state of Arizona has so a lot to offer and with Arizona airfares being reasonable in the shoulder and off-peak seasons we really should come and discover the state. You certainly want to visit the Grand Canyon with the wonder of nature showing you just how persistence and time can change something into a true thing of wonder. Or you may want to tour some of the outstanding museums the state has to offer with the rich history of the Native Americans, Hispanic culture and western culture all available in different locations.This is a great way to discover your Phoenix vacation. The Heard Museum in Central Arizona is a must “visit” for anyone interested in the history of the region. Here you will be shown some of the best in traditional and modern American Indian art. There are 10 exhibition galleries that include five long-term and five rotating exhibitions with two different locations for you to visit. While you are touring the Central Arizona area you may wish to visit [...] Continue Reading…
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Monday, November 17, 2008
The Statue of Libertynew york statueEnlightening the World with charityA beacon of light, hope, and clarityA gift of friendship from FranceAn ally who embraced us taking a chanceTo battle the British and our hearts encourageToday by our foreign policy, this ally we disparageYet the Statue of Liberty remains aglow brightlyA universal symbol of freedom and democracyA monument of cherished national gloryDedicated on October 28, 1886 proudlyDesignated as a National Monument in 1924Opening to immigrants abroad freedom’s doorRestored for her centennial on July 4, 1986A pillar commemorating truth and justice25 windows in the lady’ crownRepresent gemstones found on the earthTo the gem of freedom God gave birthIgniting hope within the hearts of humanityHeaven’s rays shining over the worldChrist’s revelation beaming out through His WordThe seven rays of the Statue’s crownRemind us of countless souls who will bow downAcross the seven seas and continentsPutting in Christ the Savior their confidenceThe tablet which the Statue holds in her left hand reads”July 4th, 1776″ - the date of American IndependenceWhich in actuality was all about divine dependencenew york city tourismUpon [...] Continue Reading…
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