When Samuel Stillman Pierce opened his store in 1831, he vowed, “I may not make money for the next five years, but I shall make a reputation.” Pierce went on...
Burlington Northern Adventures relates the personal experiences of the author William J. Brotherton, who went “railroading” as a brakeman, conductor, and trainmaster for the Burlington Northern Railroad system from 1979...
What happens when a cemetery is abandoned? This is the question many Philadelphians asked when Mount Moriah Cemetery went out of business after 156 years of burying the city’s citizens....
Charleston is often referred to as “Holy City,” with some speculating that nickname came from the many churches that line its streets. Along with these churches are the graveyards with...
In the midst of modern-day America lies a monument to this land’s past struggles with ideals, way of life, and most importantly, slavery. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, played host to the nation’s...
In Abandoned East Mississippi, Jason Lykins embarks on a haunting journey through the forgotten relics of the state's eastern region, a land often overshadowed by its more populous counterparts. Through...
Massachusetts is known for many things, including the Boston Tea Party, the Salem Witch Trials, the Red Sox, and its famous clam chowder. It is also significant for having some...
As one of the thirteen original colonies, Connecticut holds an indelible place in the establishment of the United States of America. For some, historical burying grounds east of the Connecticut...
