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Step Back in Time: Tour the Elegant Safford House Museum in Florida

March 21, 2023March 18, 2023 by Angela DiLoreto

Safford House window in Tarpon Springs Florida

The Safford House in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is a stunning example of Victorian-era architecture and a piece of history for the region. Built in 1883 by Anson Peacely K. Safford, a wealthy merchant, the house served as his family’s residence until the 1930s. Today, the Safford House is open to the public as a museum, providing visitors with a walk through the lifestyle of a well-to-do family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Safford House is not only a fascinating glimpse into the history of Tarpon Springs but also a valuable resource for anyone interested in Victorian-era architecture and design.

A Future President, a Future Senator, and a Duel that Echoes through History

February 13, 2024February 19, 2023 by Vince DiLoreto

Historic Footnotes Podcast - Obscure and often forgotten pieces of history

If I told you two politicians were so infuriated with one another that one would challenge the other to a duel, you would be forgiven for thinking it is a recent news story. Or, if you realized that no one has publicly challenged anyone to a duel for over 200 years, you might be thinking of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. In either case, you’d be mistaken. I’m talking about President Abraham Lincoln and Senator James Shields. Of course, this was before either were elected to those offices.

16 Must-Visit Locations for new Orleans History

October 9, 2023September 19, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

Louisiana State Museum & St Louis Cathedral - New Orleans

Few American cities are as steeped in history as New Orleans. The city was founded by the French, once controlled by the Spanish, and ultimately the site of some of America’s most popular historical stories, battles, and characters highlighted by its vibrant Creole culture.

Do You Thirst for the History of Soda City? Columbia, South Carolina

August 22, 2023August 15, 2022 by Vince DiLoreto

State Capital of Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, has the Postal Service to thank for its’ nickname. Postal employees would shorten the city’s name, Columbia, to Cola. This eventually gave way to calling it Cola. Which then morphed into Soda…hence Soda City! The city has since embraced it and ran with it. The new city shuttle system is dubbed the Soda Cap Express. Its logo is even a soda cap, which itself is a play on words. One because of the city’s nickname. And two, because Columbia is the CAPital city of the state.