Tuesday Tidbits

July 25th, 1868, a significant chapter in American history began as President Andrew Johnson signed the incorporation of Wyoming as a territory. However, the history of this land dates back over 12,000 years when indigenous peoples, including the Cl…

In the annals of maritime history, tales of shipwrecks have always held a poignant allure. One such tragic event took place on the night of February 21, 1802, off the coast of Cape Cod. It was during this fateful voyage that Commander William Browne…

On November 5, 1912, a group consisting of eleven men from Alaska's Native community and one woman from Alaska Native descent joined forces to establish the Alaska Native Brotherhood (ANB). The primary objectives of the ANB revolved around fostering…

In downtown Pueblo, Colorado is a quilting and specialty fabric store, Stitcher's Garden,  located on Union Avenue. Immediately adjacent to this charming quilters' shop is what appears to be a raised planter which holds two very different heads…

Sometimes, a grave will spark our interest because of the intricacy of the carvings or maybe the things that have been left at the grave, in this case, my interest was sparked by the name. Dilphus is a name I had never seen before. In fact, when I a…

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1868. Its purpose is to promote the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. The organization is known for its philanthropic work…

Verner Zevola Reed was a successful businessman who made his fortune through his mining operations in Colorado's Cripple Creek region. However, Reed's legacy extends beyond his business success. He was also known for his philanthropic endeavors and …

Charles H. Huggins was born March 15, 1863 in Illinois to William and Martha Huggins. He spent his entire boyhood in Illinois. In 1885 he married Addie Ray in Marion, Illinois. By 1900 the couple had moved to Cripple Creek, Colorado where Charles wa…

The Phelps family was one of the founding families of Windsor, Connect, a town located about 10 miles North of the state capital, Hartford. The town was founded in 1633 and was a part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony until 1640 when it was annexed by…

Spring is a season of new beginnings and renewal, and it is no surprise that it is also a time when we think of flowers. Flowers have been used to honor the dead for centuries, and their meanings and symbolism are deeply embedded in our cultural his…