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Air Commerce Act
May 20, 1926 - Air Commerce Act is passed, providing aid and assistance to the airline industry, plus federal oversight under the Department of Commerce for civil air safety.
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Spotlight on Lesser Known History
Pullman National Historic Site
It was a model industrial town, centered around the Pullman Palace Car Company founded by George M. Pullman on May 26, 1880. It was built on four thousand acres along Lake Calumet to be one of the most desirable industrial towns with buildings of brick. One thousand structures, including houses with gas, water, and other facilities, and the factory were built by 1884.
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Visit Midwest
Historic sites in the midwest cover the topic of westward expansion, the home towns or ranches of Presidents such as Lincoln or Roosevelt, as well as National Parks and National Lakeshores in the upper Midwest states of Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and others. Plus, get a glimpse of some of the Lesser Known sites along the way, such as Buffalo Bill's Ranch in Nebraska, Camp Nelson in Kentucky, and the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Iowa.
Historic Site of the Month
Chuckwalla National Monument
This land west of Palm Springs and continuing in contiguous form with other National Monuments or National Parks has been the sacred lands of many Native Americans for generations. It has now, with all its splendor, harsh lands, and heritage, been designated a National Monument through the Antiquities Act during the administration of President Biden on January 14, 2025.
Timeline of the Month
Timeline 1950's
It was a time for chickens in every pot, two cars in every garage, color television, another war, a beginning for Civil Rights again, and a space race to the stars.
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Minute Walk in History
Burgandine House
Let's take a short walk from the parking lot and through the two story oldest house in Culpeper, Virginia, the Burgandine House. Listen to some pleasant music as you witness the historic working class home of a Piedmont Virginia family, which witnessed much of the Civil War that plied the town and fields around Culpeper, as well as serving as a tavern and now historic home.
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Panic of 1873
September 18, 1873 - An economic depression begins when the New York stock market crashed, setting off a financial panic that caused bank failures. The impact of the depression would continue for five years. The New York Times yelled, "THE PANIC.; EXCITEMENT IN WALL STREET. SUSPENSION OF JAY COOKE & CO. WHAT IS THOUGHT OF IT EVERYWHERE. TROUBLES IN OTHER FIRMS. WHAT JAY COOKE & CO. SAY. GEO. OPDYKE & CO., ROBINSON & SUYDAM. PACIFIC MAIL. AT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE. THE UP-TOWN HOTELS. AT THE CLUBS. VIEWS OF A PROMINENT BROKER. THE PANIC.
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Historic Site News and Info
Battlefield Preservation
Even in these difficult times, work continues on preserving the battlefields of the Civil War, American Revolution, and the War of 1812. The amazing work of the Battlefields Trust is currently attempting to preserve land at Gaines Mill and Cold Harbor, what some think is the most important land to be preserved at those locations. Check them out.
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