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Ironclad on a rampage
No one imagined the destruction about to unfold as the CSS Virginia eased from its berth late on the morning of March 8, 1862, for what was supposed to be its maiden voyage. But even as the sailors at Portsmouth’s Gosport Navy Yard prepared to...
Tags: Weaponry, Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia), Politics, Shootings, U.S. Congress
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In the late 1700s there weren't many nightlife options in the Laurel Highlands.
Staff WriterWhen tired and thirsty pioneers made their way over the Allegheny Front to the border of modern-day Allegheny Township — a 1,000-foot change in altitude — he could find rest and respite at Miller's Tavern, home of John "Saucy Jack" Miller....Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Arts and Culture, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Canada: Get ready to sample Toronto's cuisine at Winterlicious
Reservations are scheduled to be taken beginning Thursday for Toronto’s Winterlicious, one of the world’s biggest food festivals. From Jan. 25 through Feb. 7, 191 restaurants throughout Canada's largest city are set to serve up three-course,...
Tags: Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Toronto (Canada)
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Baltimore officials try to woo Volvo race organizers
Volvo Ocean Race officials were whisked to the top of the World Trade Center, honored as guests at a reception and squired to the grassy expanse of Fort McHenry during a 24-hour courtship meant to seal the deal to make Baltimore the event's only U.S. port...Tags: Harbor East, Federal Hill, Rash Field, Fort McHenry, Mount Vernon
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The Star-Spangled Banner's origin
Feb. 3rd’s Chicago Tribune offers insights into forgotten wars (“Obscure wars,” Perspective) and also a letter to the editor (“Tough anthem,” Voice of the People) about forgetting the words to the National Anthem. I think the...Tags: Carol Cleveland, Chicago Tribune, Francis Scott Key
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Scrabble at the Bain Center
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater...Tags: Music, Lobbying, Scrabble (game), Healthy Diet, Parkinson's Disease
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Harford begins flying War of 1812 flag at county buildings
A 15-star, 15-stripe War of 1812 commemorative American flag was raised in front of the Harford County administrative building in Bel Air Thursday afternoon, one of five that will fly over county government buildings for the next 22 months. Executive...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Fort McHenry, Havre de Grace, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland)
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Hampton Roads weekend events feature lots to love for readers and writers
It's another busy weekend here in Hampton Roads for lovers of reading and writing. Take a look! 32nd Annual Writers Conference at CNU Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22 and 23 Friday highlights: - Book talk by David Robbins ("The Devil's Waters") - Speed...Tags: Slavery, African-American History Month, Black History, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Hampton Roads
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Looking Back: Lewis owned hundreds of acres of land in Kentucky
Contributing WriterEditor’s note: This the first of a two-part series about Jacqueline Amber Lewis, who was among the first settlers in the Forkland community in Western Boyle County. Jaqueline Amber Lewis, a pioneer who came west from Virginia in early 1800, owned...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Clarence Thomas, Elizabeth Taylor, Executive Branch, Politics
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Lincoln County commemorates 200 years since involvement in War of 1812
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — About 200 years ago, the United States was at war with Great Britain, and Lincoln County citizens were leaving prominent marks in history. To commemorate the contributions to the War of 1812 by Lincoln County natives such as William...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Executive Branch, Politics, Government
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Baltimore bid to host Volvo Ocean Race in final review
Volvo Ocean Race officials will visit Baltimore on Monday to evaluate a bid to host the only U.S. stop of the 2014-2015 edition of the round-the-world contest known as the Super Bowl of sailing. Volvo officials are expected to begin announcing the ports...
Tags: Inner Harbor, Boats, Grand Prix of Baltimore, Auto Racing, Business
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Ongoing art and history exhibits for Nov. 29
Art in the Hallway Artwork by Marjorie Tressler is on display and for sale through the gift shop. Concludes Friday, Nov. 30, in the hallway near the information desk at Meritus Medical Center, 11116 Medical Campus Road, east of Hagerstown. A portion of...
Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Artists, NASA, Arts, Feminism
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Original site for War of 1812 topic gallery.