Adventures and Posts

In June of 2025, we traveled to Yorktown, spending time exploring the historic downtown area on foot. Downtown Yorktown has a very distinct atmosphere, blending colonial-era history with a quiet waterfront charm that makes it easy to imagine what life may have been like centuries ago. The streets are lined with preserved buildings, small shops, and interpretive signs that hint at the town’s deep roots in American history. Even with the modern touches, there is a sense that th

Born on August 1, 1843, in Springfield, Illinois, Robert Todd Lincoln entered a world already shadowed by destiny. He was the first and only surviving son of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, and from childhood he carried both the pride and the pressure of the Lincoln name.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Yorktown, Virginia, ready to explore the historic town on foot despite the intense summer heat. After finding a parking spot, we set out with water bottles in hand, knowing we would be walking for several hours. Yorktown has a way of pulling you in, with its quiet streets, historic structures, and the sense that history is never very far beneath the surface.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Yorktown, Virginia, and after spending time at the Yorktown Battlefield museum, our next stop was the Yorktown Victory Monument. Even though it was extremely hot with the sun beating down and barely any clouds in the sky, we knew we had to make this stop. The monument had been on our list not only because it’s one of Yorktown’s most iconic landmarks, but also because of the paranormal claims that have floated around it for years.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Yorktown, Virginia, and one of our main stops was Yorktown Battlefield. This was the very first place we visited after arriving in town, and it immediately set the tone for our time in the area. Standing on the same ground where the final major battle of the American Revolution unfolded made the visit feel especially meaningful.

In this episode we will explore the mystery of the WOW! Signal—the unexplained 1977 radio burst that may be our strongest evidence of extraterrestrial life. Was it aliens or cosmic coincidence?  This episode will also have an extended version for our paid Patreon Subscribers. Look for a link to that page at the end of this post.

Endview Mansion, also known historically as Endview Plantation, stands quietly just outside Yorktown, Virginia, its long driveway and distant profile giving little hint of the layered history it has witnessed. The property traces its origins back to the late eighteenth century.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one of the places we visited was the Peyton Randolph House. The house immediately stood out as a location that feels deeply connected to the earliest days of the city, both historically and atmospherically. It carries a quiet presence that makes you slow down, even before you step inside.

In this episode, we will discuss our research into the Richmond Vampire.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one of the places we visited was Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, a location that stands at the very heart of the city’s colonial past. With its brick walls, tall windows, and centuries of history, the church is impossible to miss and immediately draws you into another era. Even from the outside, it feels like a place where countless stories have quietly unfolded.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one of the locations high on our walking itinerary was the Old Public Gaol. With its reputation as one of the most unsettling and historically significant structures in Colonial Williamsburg, the jail was a place we knew we wanted to experience firsthand rather than just read about.

In this deep dive into the Secrets Behind the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre—Chicago 1929, we uncover the chilling truth behind one of America’s most infamous gangland killings. Inside a quiet Lincoln Park garage, seven men were lined up against a brick wall and executed in cold blood—an act that shocked the nation and cemented Chicago’s reputation as the epicenter of Prohibition-era violence.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one of the first places we visited during our stay was the George Wythe House. This historic home marked the beginning of our day in Colonial Williamsburg and set the tone for everything that followed. There was something fitting about starting our visit at a site connected to one of the area’s most influential figures, especially as we eased ourselves into the history and atmosphere of the town. The Wythe House was

In June of 2025, we traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, and one of the locations Marianne uncovered during her research was the Wren Building at the College of William and Mary. Known as one of the oldest academic buildings still in use in the United States, the Wren Building immediately stood out as a must-see stop on our trip. Its deep colonial roots and connection to early American history made it a perfect fit for our itinerary.

For decades, the case of Stella Liebeck vs. McDonald’s has been mocked as the ultimate “frivolous lawsuit.” But was it really? In this episode, we uncover the full story behind the 1992 hot coffee case that sparked national outrage, corporate PR spin, and sweeping tort reform debates.

In June of 2025, we drove to Richmond, Virginia, as part of our vacation, and one of the stops on our itinerary was the White House of the Confederacy. This location stood out to us not only because of its major role in Civil War history but also due to the numerous paranormal stories and reports we had come across during our research. With our long history of visiting historic and haunted locations, this stop felt like a natural addition to our trip.

In June of 2025, we found ourselves once again in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a town we have visited many times and never seem to grow tired of exploring. Each trip feels like opening a familiar book and discovering a page we somehow missed before. This time, we set our sights on the historic Rising Sun Tavern, eager to finally take the guided tour and learn more about one of the city’s most well-known colonial buildings.

In June of 2025, we traveled to Frederick, a town rich with Civil War history and timeless charm. During our visit, we learned about the story of Barbara Fritchie, a local legend whose name is forever tied to one of Frederick’s most famous historic homes. Her story immediately caught our attention, blending patriotism, folklore, and the lingering echoes of the past that always seem to draw us in.

In June of 2025, we once again found ourselves drawn back to Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This quiet and often overlooked burial ground had left a lasting impression on us during our first visit in 2006, and nearly two decades later, we felt compelled to return. The goal was simple but personal—to see if the uneasy, chilling atmosphere we remembered so clearly would still be there. Our original visit in 2006 took place early in the morning, j

In June of 2025, we traveled to Richmond, Virginia, and one of the most anticipated stops on our itinerary was Hollywood Cemetery. Nestled along the James River, this historic cemetery immediately impressed us with its sheer size, rolling hills, and quiet, reflective atmosphere. From the moment we entered, it was clear that this was not a location you could fully appreciate in a quick visit—it demanded time, patience, and curiosity. Hollywood Cemetery is vast, and we quickly

In July of 2017, we took a trip down through Virginia, making several meaningful stops along the way, and one of the most important was our visit to Appomattox Court House. This small village holds an outsized place in American history as the location where the American Civil War effectively reached an end. Entering the grounds was akin to entering a timeless moment, imbued with the profound presence of history.

In July of 2019, we traveled to Parkersburg, West Virginia, and made a point to stop at Quincy Hill Park, a location that had been on our list for some time. Before the trip, we had read about the park’s layered history and the many stories tied to the hilltop, including its role during the Civil War and the tragedies said to have taken place there. With so much history concentrated in one area, we knew this was a place we wanted to experience firsthand.

In November of 2025, we traveled to Warren, Ohio, and once again made our way to the Pioneer Cemetery, a place we have come to know well over the years. Each visit feels somewhat different depending on the season, the weather, and the mood of the grounds, but this stop was special for one key reason. For the first time, we had access to a published brochure designed specifically for a self-guided tour of the cemetery. That simple addition entirely changed how we experienced t