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Angel Mounds - Ancient America - Evansville, Indiana

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Chisholm Trail Marker, Wichita, Kansas - Named after Jesse Chisholm's trading post that was once located near here along the banks of the Arkansas River, the Chisholm Trail was a popular cattle drive that passed right through the middle of present-day Wichita. Longhorn cattle were driven north out of Texas to the railroads, where they were shipped east. Shelli, the pups and I took some time to explore the riverside and to check out the longhorn sculpture. The trail turned 150 years old in 2017! Today, sculptures and historical markers stand as memorials here to this important piece of Americana! #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #explore #discover #like #instagram #trail #Wichita #tradingpost #cattle #longhorns #railroad #Americana #puppies #dogsofinstagram #selfie #subscribe #historygram #instahistory #sculpture #river #dogs #selfie #Kansas #subscribe (at Delano, Wichita, Kansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Sy6UPD7fm/?igshid=dw8ro41e6ltx

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Truman Presidential Library & Museum, Independence, Missouri - Adding another presidential library and museum to my list! This time, it was for Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States. Sadly, it was closed for renovations, but we still got to explore the monuments and memorials around the building. The land on which the museum is situated was donated by Truman's hometown of Independence and was dedicated on July 6,1957. While still alive, the former president actually took part in daily activities here, greeting guests and training museum docents. He spent so much time here that he had his own office! Upon his death in 1972, he was buried here in the courtyard. Ten years later, his wife Bess was laid to rest beside him. #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #explore #discover #like #instagram #museum #President #POTUS #politician #American #Independence #library #donate #office #burial #hometown #monument #memorial #subscribe #instagram #historygram #Truman #visit #selfie (at Harry S. Truman Library & Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SZ2LHDFey/?igshid=y6913pymcjv9

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Historic Old Fort, Fort Wayne, Indiana - This is one of the better 19th century fort reconstructions that I've seen. The original fort looked just like this and was located less than a quarter-mile away from this spot. Construction of the original fort was completed in 1816 as a frontier post to secure the Indiana territory against Native American and European intervention. It was named after General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, the man responsible for driving the Miami Tribe from the area (formerly their capital of Kekionga). At the time, it was considered to be one of the most sophisticated all-wooden forts in North America. That's why it's kind of shocking that it was only active for 3 years. After that, the fort was abandoned and the garrison was moved north to Fort Detroit. This reconstructed fort was opened on July 4, 1976 for the bicentennial celebration of America's independence from Britain. Over the years, it has played host to reenactments, festivals and tours. Today, the fort is open to explore at your own leisure, except the interiors of the buildings which are off-limits. If you get the chance, stop in and check it out! #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #fort #FortWayne #Native #American #indian #selfie #subscribe #instagram #dogs #puppies #dogsofinstagram #Miami #tribe #frontier #reconstruction #USA #American #America #Indiana #territory #Detroit #Wayne #bicentennial (at Historic Fort Wayne) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JxtgODhhY/?igshid=6zb9v2062i20

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Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois - Finally getting around to posting my Chicago stops for Mike Does History! First stop on this whirlwind tour is Graceland Cemetery! This 121 acre cemetery first opened in 1860. Originally, the cemetery was located well outside the city limits of Chicago. After the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, Lincoln Park, which had been the city cemetery, was deconsecrated and some of the bodies were reinterred here. Today, Graceland is within city limits and plays host to tons of famous Chicagoans. Resting in peace are Alan Pinkerton, George Pullman, Cyrus McCormick and James Deering, just to name a few. Film critic Roger Ebert was cremated here. Governors, mayors, businessmen, inventors and other notable people call this cemetery their final resting place. We didn't get to explore because we had the pups with us and there are no pets allowed, but it looked beautiful from the outside! #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #memorial #monument #Chicago #famous #Graceland #cemetery #crematorium #LincolnPark #Pullman #Pinkerton #film #critic #notable #graves #chicagofire #city #citylimits #dogs #puppies #dogsofinstagram #selfie #explore #discover (at Graceland Cemetery & Arboretum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0J975eDqzs/?igshid=1931ulvxoglms

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TWO BOYS FROM DAYTON From Hawthorn Street to Hawthorn Hill These brave brothers pioneered the way Their steadfast feet, their iron wills Made aviation what it is today There are no other brothers Or siblings I can name That can surpass the Wrights And eclipse their storied fame Just two boys from Dayton Who dared to touch the sky To soar among the heavens To hope, to dream, to FLY #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #poem #poetry #library #memorial #WrightBrothers #aviation #flight #Dayton #DaytonHistory #Ohio #OhioHistory #rhymes #monument #statue #brothers (at Wright Memorial Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzryx00g7SJ/?igshid=zsmxgi31shbe

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Fort Hill, Frankfort, Kentucky - Frankfort was the Union's only state capital to be captured and occupied by Confederate forces during the American Civil War. Although Kentucky never seceded, an attempt to set up a Confederate government was made and George W. Johnson was installed as the first governor. After Johnson was killed at the Battle of Shiloh, Richard Hawes took his place. Hawes was traveling with General Braxton Bragg when his army invaded Kentucky. Upon arriving at Frankfort, Bragg participated in an inauguration ceremony to establish Hawes as the governor of the fledgling Confederate government in Kentucky. The ceremony was cut short when Union forces appeared on the hill overlooking downtown. Bragg's army retreated from Frankfort and then subsequently completely withdrew from Kentucky. Union forces recaptured the city and retained control throughout the rest of the war, even when Confederate General John Hunt Morgan attacked roughly two years later. Today, earthen fortifications still stand on top of the hill and the area has been preserved as a local park. #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #park #USA #Frankfort #Kentucky #Union #Confederate #CivilWar #war #battle #capture #Bragg #subscribe #instagram #downtown #ceremony #inauguration #fort #governor #government #attack #occupy #preservation #city (at Fort Hill (Frankfort, Kentucky)) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzlco4CA91A/?igshid=m5adan8xyqb

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Old State Capitol Building, Frankfort, Kentucky - What a charming little downtown area in Kentucky's capital! I was surprised to see just how small the city is though, nestled beside the Kentucky River among the hills. This has to be the smallest state capital that I've visited, but I understand why. The city of Frankfort is located midway between the much larger and better-known cities of Louisville and Lexington. When Kentucky first achieved statehood in 1792, several cities offered land, money and materials in the hope to become the capital. However, it was Andrew Holmes of Frankfort that offered far more than the rest, cementing the city's position as the state's political center. Pictured here is actually Kentucky's third capitol building, serving in that role from 1830 until 1910 when the current one was constructed. #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #explore #discover #like #instagram #Kentucky #capital #Capitol #state #Frankfort #subscribe #USA #America #charming #Louisville #Lexington #river #old #statehood #architecture #political #construction #city #statehood (at Old State Capitol) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzdNMMUh8vW/?igshid=goa050y3cyhl

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Santee Indian Mound, Summerton, South Carolina - It's getting harder and harder to find ancient Native American mounds and earthworks that I haven't visited already... I was happy that I managed to find one on the way back from Charleston! Originally situated alongside the Santee River, this place was an important ceremonial and religious site for tribes in the area. When the river was dammed in the 1940s, the newly formed lake flooded much of the area. Now instead of the Santee River, the mound sits next to Lake Marion. It's hard to say what else is submerged beneath the water's surface... Archaeologists believe it was constructed approximately 1,000 years ago. During the American Revolution, the British constructed Fort Watson on top of this ancient earthwork. The small fort made it roughly a year before it was besieged by Patriot forces. The siege lasted just over a week before the British surrendered, marking the first fortified British military outpost to be captured in South Carolina. Nothing remains of the fort, just signage about its history here. A staircase and viewing platform were constructed on the mound, allowing visitors to climb to the top. Today, the lake and the surrounding area is home to a wildlife refuge which also looks after and preserves the mound. #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #SouthCarolina #patriot #British #American #America #USA #mound #RevolutionaryWar #earthwork #construction #ancient #Native #prehistoric #war #LakeMarion #Santee #flood #dam #dog #puppy #minpin #theview #subscribe (at Santee Indian Mound and Fort Watson) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByvqbdpAz0x/?igshid=11veo7hh0jg1b

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Fort Moultrie, Sullivan Island, South Carolina - After a long drive, we finally arrived in Charleston. The temperature was 100 degrees so we headed straight for the beach! Of course afterward, it was straight down to business with a history stop lol Just down the street from the Isle of Palms Beach stands Fort Moultrie, an old Revolutionary War fort built to protect the city of Charleston. Originally named Fort Sullivan, it was renamed after General William Moultrie's victory during the Battle of Sullivan Island where he successfully repelled British forces. The fort was still under construction when the attack happened, with some walls barely standing 7 feet high. Constructed with freshly-felled Carolina palmetto logs, British cannonballs actually bounced off of the structure, doing little damage. Because of this, the palmetto is the state tree of South Carolina and is emblazoned on the state flag. Outside of the fort, I was surprised to find the grave of Osceola, the famous Native American leader. He led the Seminole resistance to Indian removal until he was finally captured while meeting for peace talks. He was imprisoned at Fort Marion in St. Augustine before being transferred here to Fort Moultrie. Three months after being captured, he died of a combination of malaria and infection. He was buried with military honors beside the fort. #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #fort #park #USA #NPS #NationalPark #selfie #subscribe #instagram #British #dogstagram #dog #puppy #palm #beach #Carolina #flag #battle #RevolutionaryWar #Native #American #Seminole #burial #follow (at Fort Moultrie) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByHRZ7Rg3be/?igshid=22xs206y6n64

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John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia - This was the home of Chief Justice John Marshall. He is best known as the longest-serving Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to that, he was the Secretary of State under President John Adams, a congressman and a veteran of the American Revolution. Chief Justice Marshall is responsible for validating and upholding the process of judicial review, where the judicial branch can determine whether or not legislative and executive actions are deemed constitutional. Because of this, many believe he truly gave power to the Supreme Court, using the Constitution's process of checks and balances to level the playing field with the President and Congress. Today, his house stands in the heart of downtown Richmond, open to the public year-round. #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #Richmond #Virginia #selfie #SupremeCourt #chiefjustice #justice #USA #politician #American #America #subscribe #instagram #downtown #Congress #tourist #home #judicial #checksandbalances #review #President #representative #Constitution #court (at John Marshall House) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxRe-qg2v3/?igshid=uuwxc8wbkp1k

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Confederate White House, Richmond, Virginia - After spending the previous day touring all over eastern Virginia, we spent the next morning walking the streets of Richmond. No sooner than I find a parking space and step out of the car, do I run right into another major piece of history, The White House of the Confederacy. You might remember that Richmond was the most permanent capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, however it wasn't the first. That designation actually belongs to Montgomery, Alabama. It wasn't until after the attack on Fort Sumter that Virginia joined the secessionist states and the capital was moved from Montgomery to Richmond. Confederate President Jefferson Davis called this place home for most of the war (1861-1865). In April of 1865, the house and most of the city of Richmond were evacuated as the Union army closed in. Once the city was captured, President Lincoln (who was only about 20 miles away) sailed up the James River and toured the building, as well as several other sites in Richmond. Today, the Confederate White House is preserved for historical purposes and is designated a Registered National Historical Landmark. #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #WhiteHouse #selfie #capital #Virginia #Confederate #CivilWar #war #USA #Union #Lincoln #JeffersonDavis #President #JamesRiver #Richmond #POTUS #Montgomery #Alabama #evacuation #subscribe #instagram #downtown #FortSumter #secession (at White House of the Confederacy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxu0SmQgt-F/?igshid=1s479lrl9ae5k

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Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia - After checking out a couple presidential estates, we drove over to Williamsburg. This place was the capital of Virginia from roughly 1698-1780. Originally, the capital was Jamestown, but after a fire burned down the statehouse, the seat of government was moved to Williamsburg. It remained the capital until Governor Thomas Jefferson himself had it moved during the American Revolution. Afraid of an attack from the British, Jefferson chose Richmond as the new capital. It remains Virginia's capital to this day! I think it's really cool that so much of this place has been preserved and opened to the public for free. Make sure to put it on your bucket list! Ol' Tommy Jefferson even tried stealing my girl while we were there! He's lucky Lenny was holding me back... lol #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #colonial #Virginia #selfie #capital #American #America #USA #Jefferson #instagram #subscribe #Williamsburg #dog #puppy #minpin #Richmond #British #AmericanRevolution #revolution #Jamestown #statehouse #fire #governor #MrStealYoGurl (at Colonial Williamsburg) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxp_2yggntV/?igshid=1a1222l9is14v

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Tecumseh's Birthplace, Oldtown, Ohio - I've driven past this place over and over again, knowing that Tecumseh was born somewhere near the confluence of the Little Miami River and Massie's Creek. Somehow I missed the history marker! Tecumseh was a famous Native American Shawnee Indian leader. Although Shawnee law kept him from becoming a principal chief, that didn't stop him from becoming a great leader. Tecumseh grew up watching his homeland slowly get eaten up by European settlers, losing more and more land with each broken treaty and frontier skirmish. He spent the latter part of his life making pacts with other tribes and recruiting Native Americans across the country to join his cause. Sadly, his brother would go on to ruin his plans and destroy his chance for a true Native American Indian Nation. After losing most of his followers, Tecumseh seized another opportunity. With the outbreak of the War of 1812, he threw his support behind the British, believing they were his best chance for an independent Indian nation. His dream was never realized though. Tecumseh fell at the Battle of the Thames and Britain lost the war, forever sealing the fate of the Shawnee people... #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #park #Native #American #Tecumseh #Shawnee #historical #Ohio #NativeAmerican #birthplace #chief #war #Warof1812 #settlers #Thames #battle #British #nation #river #creek #warrior #selfie #fiancee #puppies #dogs #minpin #USA #oldtown (at Old Town, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxX7rr6gDoN/?igshid=wzr9wnbd2y54

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General George Meade Monument, Washington DC - While we're discussing Civil War generals, you can't forget George Gordon Meade! This man is responsible for defeating Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg (no easy feat). Like Lee, Meade was no stranger to war. Both men served during the Mexican-American War and other skirmishes that the United States faced before the eruption of the Civil War. This statue was a gift from Meade's home state of Pennsylvania in 1927. It was originally located at Union Square, but was removed and placed in storage. After fourteen years, it was finally reinstalled in its current location, on the 300 block of Constitution Avenue. . #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #learn #adventure #memorial #monument #Washington #DistrictofColumbia #WashingtonDC #tourist #historical #selfie #capital #American #CivilWar #USA #America #Pennsylvania #Lee #Meade #general #soldier #mexicanamericanwar #statue #gift #winner #Union (at George Gordon Meade Memorial) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGD0cFgL_m/?igshid=kgjkpndfqcsr

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Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC - I feel like I'm going to be posting DC pictures for years lol. If there was ever a president that you could liken to George Washington, fighting to preserve a fragile Union, it would be Abraham Lincoln. On the other hand, if there was ever a president that one might call a tyrant, that is also Lincoln. No other president had ever stretched executive power so far, suspending constitutional rights and imposing martial law in areas of unrest (such as his home state of Kentucky). Was it justified? Few would argue against the claim that the fate of the country rested firmly on this man's shoulders. If not for him, the United States as we know it today would be two or more separate countries. Using the telegraph machine and his title of Commander-in-chief, Lincoln himself directed the campaigns and engagements of northern armies, all while dealing with constant insubordination and hesitation from his generals. In the end, he persevered and won the war, only to be assassinated 5 days later. This memorial was dedicated in 1922, 57 years after his death. #MikeDoesHistory #history #education #travel #roadtrip #WashingtonDC #learn #Lincoln #memorial #monument #selfie #dog #puppy #war #CivilWar #USA #POTUS #President #American #politician #telegraph #speech #assassination #Constitution #executive #power #Washington #instagram #YouTube #subscribe (at Lincoln Memorial) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXLPS9g5vL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lfdr3y33dehi