Halifax Nova Scotia is a great city and area steeped in history. The town of Halifax was founded by Great Britain in 1749. The town was established by the British to expand their North American empire in competition with France. Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and the special things to see and historic …
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New Mexico History / Plaza Hotel
Famous hotels are a real part of New Mexico history. Some of the most noteworthy were the string of Fred Harvey, Harvey House, hotels spread throughout the state. In Las Vegas New Mexico, the Harvey Company along with the AT & SF Railroad operated the very popular La Castaneda right alongside the Las Vegas train …
Susanna Dickinson / The Alamo Story
The story of the Alamo and Santa Anna’s victory at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 is probably the most publicized story of Texas’ fight for independence. The Alamo story is also the story of a woman by the name of Susanna Dickinson who survived this epic battle. Susanna Dickinson was among the women …