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November is Native American Heritage Month
Lacrosse Rooted in Tribal Tradition
One thing that sets this sport apart from many others is its origins in Native American culture and is one of the oldest team sports originating in North America. Continue Reading…
Native American Smudging
Smudge Bowl.
The practice of burning medicinal or sacred plants has been utilized worldwide for centuries. In America, the practice was utilized by many Native American tribes who used the sacred smoke to purify, bless, and spiritually cleanse themselves and their surroundings. Read more….
Medicine Wheel & the Four Directions
Most medicine wheels, also called sacred hoops, have four common compass points, each with a guiding spirit, that symbolize the four stages of life and offer lessons and gifts that support the development of a balanced life. Learn more…
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Did You Know?
Designated as Route 66 on November 11, 1926, the often romanticized Mother Road inspires in many of us a nostalgic bone that niggles at something buried deep within us. Read more about Route 66 here.
From the pages of period newspapers, books, and century-old dictionaries comes the slang, lingo, and phrases of the American Frontier. Even if you’re not looking for a definition, you’ll get a peek into the charm and character of a historic era.
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Happy Birthday!
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From Legends’ Photo Print Shop
The perfect gift to decorate their home. From vinatage Old West and Native American photos to more recent photos of our travels, something for them and savings for you!
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Soapy Smith
Born November 2, 1860, One of the most well-known con men of the 1800s, Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith, II, operated several “rackets” in the American West for decades. Meet Soapy Smith, Bunko Man here.
See more in our New Category
True Crimes America
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Vulture City, Arizona – Gold Mine Ghost Town
Vulture City, Arizona, 1900.
Vulture City, Arizona, once a popular gold mining camp, is a ghost town located at the site of the defunct Vulture Mine in Maricopa County. Explore Vulture City, Arizona here…
See more Ghost Towns & Mining Camps Across America
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From our General Store
Need a postcard for each state? This postcard set is for you. Even includes a postcard for Washington D.C. All 51 postcards in this special set have been designed by Legends of America.
Free Shipping! (USPS First Class, United States only).
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Typical Spanish Mission
In 1493, Spanish Queen Isabella I proclaimed the New World to be a part of the Spanish Empire and ordered that its native peoples were to be treated humanely and converted to Christianity. Thus began the history of the missions that would become a part of our national story and influence our shared common history with Spain, Mexico, and Latin America across time. Learn more about the Significance of Spanish Missions in America here…
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If taking photos is your passion, you have probably not only gone to many historical sites, but used presets to edit those same photos as well. The thing to remember is that taking and editing photos of historical sites and buildings is a little different than taking and editing shots of other things. Continue reading Top 7 Tips for Taking and Editing Photos of Historical Sites
LOA on the road in Louisiana
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Hey, Y’all!
Enjoying a burger at the B-Hive while traveling through Colby, Ks.
Legends of America is comprised of just the two of us — Dave & Kathy, who have a love of history, and travel and a desire to share it with the world! Several others have contributed along the way and we always welcome more.
Though we are a small Mom & Pop “shop,” we have decades of customer service & business experience between the two of us — in both large and small organizations. With an entrepreneurial dream, we launched Legends of America in 2003.
We are Midwest-born and bred with great values. With just an email, phone call, or order, you’ll find that our customer service is Over the Top!!
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