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Black History Month: George Washington Carver
Visit the George Washington Carver National Monument in Missouri to learn about the great scientist and inventor, George Washington...
Chris
Feb 17, 20211 min read
Black History Month: Nicodemus, Kansas
The Nicodemus National Historic Site preserves the last remaining western town established by African Americans following the Civil War....
Chris
Feb 12, 20211 min read
Fort Pillow State Historic Park: Remembering the 1864 Massacre
Fort Pillow State Historic Park in Tennessee marks the site of one of the most devastating and significant events of the Civil War. On April 12, 1864, after Union forces were defeated at the Battle of Fort Pillow, Confederate troops killed large numbers of surrendering Union soldiers — most of them members of the United States Colored Troops. The brutality of the attack shocked the nation. Survivors reported that many Black soldiers were shot after attempting to surrender, an
Chris
Feb 9, 20211 min read
Black History Month: African Burial Ground National Monument
The African Burial Ground National Monument is located in the Lower Manhattan section of New York City. The remains of over 400 Africans...
Chris
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Black History Month: Boston African American National Historic Site
I'm not sure if it's my previous ignorance or a lack of promotion but I've lived in and around Boston for a very long time and wasn't...
Chris
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Black History Month: 16th Street Baptist Church
The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama was organized as the First Colored Baptist Church of Birmingham in 1873. It was an...
Chris
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
I've been adding several new places to the Duckwyn Travel app in support of Black History month. The complete list is available on our...
Chris
Feb 2, 20211 min read
Black History Month
In preparation for Black History Month I put together a new page of the places you should visit to learn about Black History in America. ...
Chris
Jan 29, 20211 min read
Visit this windy place where the first powered flight took off
New Duckwyn Destination:Â Wright Brothers Memorial The Wright Brothers successfully launched the first sustained, powered flight at Kill...
Chris
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park becomes the 13th national park to be added to the Duckwyn Travel app. The park is located between Akron and...
Chris
Jan 21, 20211 min read
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