In October of 2015, we took a toodle into Kansas for an Old West experience at Wichita's Old Cowtown Museum, worth the price of admission!
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Outlaws
H.H. Holmes and the Murder Castle of Chicago
Born May 16, 1861, Herman Webster Mudgett, better known by the name of Dr. Henry Howard Holmes, is thought to have murdered as many as 200 and was a con artist, a bigamist, and the subject of more than 50 lawsuits in Chicago alone. Read about H.H. Holmes and the Murder Castle of Chicago.
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Did you know?
Originally created to honor Union soldiers killed during the Civil War, national cemeteries have become memorials to all United States veterans. Learn about the Evolution of National Cemeteries and what became recognized as Memorial Day.
On a cool May afternoon in 1889, the residents of Johnstown heard a thunderous roar as a man-made disaster swept through town. It would be the most devastating flood of the 19th century in the United States. Read about the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Flood of 1889.
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The Powerful Iroquois Confederacy of the Northeast
The Iroquois or Haudenosaunee were a powerful northeast Native American confederacy who lived primarily in Ontario, Canada and upstate New York for well over 4,000 years. Technically, “Iroquois” refers to a language rather than a particular tribe, but, early on, it began to refer to a “nation” of Indians made up of five tribes, including the Seneca, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, and Mohawk. Learn about the Powerful Iroquois Confederacy.
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The Mississippi River and Expansion of America
Mississippi River near Cairo, Illinois
No river has played a greater part in the development and expansion of America than the Mississippi. Since the first person viewed this mighty stream, it has been a vital factor in the physical and economic growth of the United States. Hop on board for a trip down the Mighty Mississippi River.
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Monsters and Sea Serpents OH MY!
Sea Monsters
The remarkable sea serpent has been reported at so many points, and by so many witnesses not addicted to fish tales nor liquor, that there ought to be some reason for him. Charles M. Skinner explores the legends in this historic text from 1896.
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Hey, Y’all!
Dave & Kathy Alexander.
Legends of America is comprised of just the two of us — Dave & Kathy, who have a love of history, travel, and a desire to share it with the world! We have several others who have contributed along the way and 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. You’ll find, with just an email, phone call, or order, that our customer service is Over the Top!!
Legends’ General Store, our Photo Print Shop, along with our great advertisers, are the primary means for providing the volumes of information to our readers at no cost.
Here’s some TMI on About Us
I’m new here but loving it already !!
I am lovin this! Y’all are doing such a good job. Think this is called vicarious fun, on my part.. Sobeit . Keep up the good work..
Thanks bunches cousin Janey. Glad your along for the ride! Hugs, Kathy
That’s one impressive journey – and one impressive trailer!! Just enjoyed the expansive scenery (and sunshine!) on a dull, cloudy and cool Sunday afternoon at the top left corner of the Isle of Lewis, UK! Condolences for Riley, sounds like he did well! And of course, keep up the excellent work on Legends! A.
Thanks Alan. It is actually dull, cloudy and cool here at the moment as well (in Warsaw, MO). We appreciate having you as a reader in all weather!
Hi Dave & Kathy,
Steve here from Little Old England, Hampshire on the South Coast to be exact.
Just a note to say how much I love your site and EVERYTHING included on it.
History of the Native Indians,
History of the iconic Outlaws, who were far less glamorous than their film counterparts,
History of the towns that grew up during the migration West,
Rout 66,
The Gold Rush,
The Cattle Drives and Cowboys associated with them,
Your On Line Shop, complete with memorabilia etc.
Please keep up the good work, as there are lots of your admirers out there.
Kind Regards,
Steve Rowley,
Hampshire, UK.
Steve, it’s great we have you as a reader! We’re thrilled at the number of visitors from the UK, and hope to keep y’all entertained for years to come.
Enjoyed the story of Ben Thompson.
Agreed, we love Bat Masterson’s take on Ben.