Author Archives: Mark Jefferson
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Richmond
The city of Richmond Virginia was founded in 1737. The Richmond metro is one of the largest in the US with over a million residents. The city was the capitol of the Confederacy during the American Civil War and Ulysses S. Grant’s successful siege of Petersburg, near Richmond, was one of the final battles of the civil […]
taste The Flavors Of Gullah
South Carolina and the Georgia low-country are home to one of the most unique cultures in America. The Gullah people are the descendants of slaves brought from West Africa to harvest rice on plantations. The swampy bayous of the region are a natural breeding ground for malaria and yellow fever carrying mosquitoes . Thanks to […]
Why is Sarasota The Number 1 Retirement Destination in America ?
Originally known as Zara Zote, Sarasota was first explored by the spanish in the early 16th century. In it’s early years Sarasota was a fishing and trading hub, and home to the Seminole tribe. In the 1840s European settlers began to arrive in large numbers. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the Ringling Brothers […]
The Blue Ghost Of Corpus Christi
Rising like a mountain from the crystal blue waters of the Corpus Christi coast is a remarkable sight. It is the home of a 70 year old Lady Sailor, this lady is the “Blue Ghost” the U.S.S Lexington. She is a highly decorated veteran of several wars and is now the number One tourist attraction […]
Houston, City Of The Future
With a growth rate of 1.82% Houston is one of the most dynamic cities in America. There are many reasons why. Low unemployment, low taxes and a business friendly environment all draw thousands to the Houston Metroplex. But explosive growth can have downsides. Urban sprawl and traffic jams have been a problem in the past. Seeing […]
The DSO’s Most Important Instrument
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has steadily gained notoriety and praise for it’s fine performances. The DSO has been the cornerstone for the development of the Dallas cultural scene, and is instrumental in its continued growth. Many credit the virtuoso musicians and the recruitment of world renown conductor Jaap van Zweden. These acquisitions have certainly been important, […]
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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Chicago
Chicago is a very famous city. The first non-Indian settlement was founded in 1780 by Haitian native Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Following its incorporation in 1821 and the completion of the Michigan and Illinois Canal, Chicago quickly grew to become America’s “Second City”. Mark Twain once said “It is hopeless for the occasional visitor […]