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From the album: Virtual Route 66
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From the album: Virtual Route 66
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From the album: Virtual Route 66
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Feb. 11 & 12, 2011 City of Vandalia, Illinois will remember Abraham Lincoln and the anniversary of the Civil War.
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From the album: Lincoln Remembered Weekend
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From the album: Lincoln Remembered Weekend
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From the album: Lincoln Remembered Weekend
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From the album: Lincoln Remembered Weekend
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American Road Trip Talk (podcast)- JoAnn Sasse Givens: Lincoln Remembered Weekend Click here to listen... Click here to download... Abraham Lincoln, one of America's greatest presidents, spent much of his early political career in the old state capitol in Vandalia, Illinois. So it's fitting that the Vandalia would be the site for the "Lincoln Remembered" Weekend. Feb. 11th and 12 Vandalia is going to be the focus of multiple historical anniversaries including the remembrance of Lincoln's Farewell Address and the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and a Lincoln Victory Ball. Joanne Sasse Givens, Vandlia's Director of Economic Development and Tourism, gives us all the details in our podcast. If you are a Civil War buff or an admirer of Abraham Lincoln, this is a must see event. For more information call Connie Bolyard - 618.283.4206; Mary Cole -618.283.1161; or Mary Truitt - 618.283.153 American Road Trip Talk (podcast)- JoAnn Sasse Givens: Lincoln Remembered Weekend Click here to listen... Click here to download... This American Road Triptalk is sponsored by the city of Vandalia, IL which invites you to the "Lincoln Remembered" Weekend. Friday, February 11th, 2011 11:00 am - Community Reading of the Lincoln Farewell Address at the Vandalia Statehouse. 7:00pm -11:00pm "Lincoln Victory Ball" Civil War Era Ball at Vandalia Moose Lodge, 328 South 3rd Street. General public, re-enactors of all ages invited. Those in costume North or South attend for free, not in costume $5 admission. Salt Caller with music and dances of the time period. Refreshments will be served Saturday, February 12th, 2011 11:00 am - Roll Call of Fayette County Veterans of the Civil War at the Old State Cemetery (Moose Lodge if inclement weather) Persons with ancestors who fought North or South are encouraged to answer the roll call for their relatives. 9:30 am- 1:45pm Open House -The National Road Interpretive Center - with new exhibits. 2:00pm- Presentation on Lincoln by Dan Guillory, noted scholar, author, and lecturer at the Statehouse. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Sponsors: Vandalia Historical Society, WKRV: The Curve, First National Bank, Dr. Brian & Laura Dossett, Vandalia Tourism Commission, The Leader Union. Feel free to comment, criticize and correct our podcasts because we are always looking to make them better. In particular, if you know of anyone who might make a good subject for these podcasts, please let me know in the comments section. See you soon on the great American Road. -
American Road Trip Talk (podcast)- Wayne Bronner: Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland Click here to listen... Click here to download... Over 50 years ago a man named Wally Bronner, the son of German immigrants, bucked family tradition and opened Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, a Christmas store that has become a holiday landmark throughout the Midwest. In this edition of the American Road Triptalk, you'll meet Wayne Bronner, the founder's son, and learn how Wally's dream grew into a Christmas Wonderland the size of nearly two football fields. For more information on the items carried by Bronner's or the store itself visit Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland online. American Road Trip Talk (podcast)- Wayne Bronner: Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland Click here to listen... Click here to download... This American Road Triptalk is sponsored by the city of Vandalia, IL which invites you to the "Lincoln Remembered" Weekend Feb.11 and 12,2011 to enjoy a special weekend of historic speeches, a Lincoln Victory Ball and so much more. For more information call (618) 283-1152 or email Joann Sasse Givens at econdev@vandaliaillinois.com. Visit the Vandalia website for visitor information. Feel free to comment, criticize and correct our podcasts because we are always looking to make them better. In particular, if you know of anyone who might make a good subject for these podcasts, please let me know in the comments section. See you soon on the great American Road.
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Bronner's Christmas Wonderland is a landmark complex in Frankenmuth, MI 70 miles north of Detroit. Founded by Wally Bronner after WWII; it was dedicated to celebrating CHRIST-mas year round both inside the store and out. It has since become a landmark well known throughout the Midwest.
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Replica of the Silent Night Chapel In Austria erected on the Bronner's property.
Foster Braun posted a gallery image in Member's Gallery
From the album: Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
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From the album: Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
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A few of the hundreds of outside decorations surrounding the store complex.
Foster Braun posted a gallery image in Member's Gallery
From the album: Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
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From the album: Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
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From the album: Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
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From the album: Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
The complex covers nearly 1.7 football fields of display space inside and acres of decorations and displays outside. -
The Seiad Valley is at the heart of the "Lost State of Jefferson" described in the Fall 2010 Issue of American Road Magazine.
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From the album: Seiad Valley Pancake Challenge
Seiad Valley, California lies right in the middle of the winding State Hwy 96 from Yreka, CA in the southeast to O'Brien, OR in the northwest. The Pacific Crest Trail runs through the Seiad Valley on its way north from the Mexican border and continues all the way into Canada. -
From the album: Seiad Valley Pancake Challenge
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From the album: Seiad Valley Pancake Challenge
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From the album: Seiad Valley Pancake Challenge
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The Seiad Valley Cafe: Home of the Pancake Challenge
Foster Braun posted a gallery image in Member's Gallery
From the album: Seiad Valley Pancake Challenge
Rick Jones was the proprietor (2010) who instituted the Pancake Challenge for the hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail. Eat 5lbs. of Pancakes in 30 minutes and you get a T-shirt, hat and a picture on the wall. Amazingly only 18 people have succeeded in the past 25 years! -
From the album: Seiad Valley Pancake Challenge
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American Road Trip Talk (podcast)- Rick Jones: Pancake Challenge
Foster Braun posted a blog entry in American Road Trip Talk
American Road Trip Talk (podcast) Rick Jones: Pancake Challenge Click here to listen... Click here to download It might not look like much but only 18 people in the last 25 years have been able to down a plate of pancakes like this in 30 minutes or less. I interviewed Rick Jones, the owner of the Seiad Valley Cafe which sits near the middle of State Hwy 96 that winds its way from Yreka, CA on the southeast to O'Brien, OR. on the northwest. It is one of the few places that still remembers the "Lost State of Jefferson" which was featured in the Fall 2010 issue of the American Road Magazine. Rick Jones is a rugged western mountain man with few words but a quick wit as you will find out when you listen to the interview. This podcast is sponsored by Chautauqua County, NY. Request a travel guide and journey to this land of renewal. Call 866-908-4569 or visit www.tourchautauqua.com American Road Trip Talk (podcast) Rick Jones: Pancake Challenge Click here to listen... Click here to download Feel free to comment, criticize and correct our podcasts because we are always looking to make them better. In particular, if you know of anyone who might make a good subject for these podcasts, please let me know in the comments section. See you soon on the great American Road.