Did You Know ... ? New Orleans, founded in 1718, was destroyed twice by hurricanes in its first three years. The Battle of New Orleans occurred after the War of 1812 ended, but the anniversary was once a national holiday. The 1947 play, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” is set in
Did You Know? Founded in 1638, New Haven was America’s first planned city, laid out in nine squares. Yale hosted the first five-on-five men’s basketball game in 1897. In 1784, Meigs, Bowen and Dana, New Haven, published America’s first geography book (see name below*). Yale was named for benefactor Elihu
Did you know... ? The driveway at President Jackson’s Hermitage is shaped like a guitar. Nashville’s first hit was called “Here’s Your Mule,” written in the 1850s. The Jack Daniel Distillery is America’s oldest registered distillery (1866). Elvis Presley made more than 300 recordings in Nashville. “The Grand Ole Opry”
Did You Know ... ? The Nautilus, in nearby Groton, was the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine (1954). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall honeymooned at the Inn at Mystic. Mystic Seaport is home to the world’s last wooden whaling ship, the Charles W. Morgan. Portions of the 1997 movie, “Armistad,” were
Did you know….? Duffers play about 4.13 million rounds of golf in the Myrtle Beach area each year. Myrtle Beach got its name as a result of a newspaper’s naming contest. In 1901, oceanfront lots cost $25; buyers received another lot if they built a $500 house. The Pine Lakes
Did you know ...? Monterey was the first capital when California became a U.S. state (1849). Bing Crosby launched winter golf tourneys (1947) with the Pebble Beach National Pro-Amateur event. A permit is required to wear high-heeled shoes in Carmel. Norma Jean Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe) was Castroville’s first Artichoke Queen
Did You Know? Mobile was the original capital of Louisiana Territory. America’s first Mardi Gras was staged in Mobile (1703). Alabama harvests more than 240 species of freshwater fish, marine fish and shellfish. The first azaleas were brought to Mobile Bay from Toulouse, France, in 1754. Mail is delivered by
Did You Know….? Every resident lives within six blocks of a park. Minneapolis claims more golfers per capita than any other U.S. city. The city was the world’s top flour producer from 1882 to 1930. Sixty percent of Minnesota’s population lives in the metro area. Minnehaha Falls, made famous by
Did You Know? The Milwaukee Mile is the world’s oldest operating motor speedway (1903). Frederick Miller founded Miller Brewing (1855) using yeast he carried in his pocket from Europe. The Harley-Davidson motorcycle was created in Milwaukee in 1903. Schlitz was the “Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous." Milwaukee is home to
Did You Know? Miami Beach became a city in 1915 with a population of less than 100. Benjamin Green, a local pharmacist, created the first suntan lotion (1944), which became Coppertone. Miami Beach’s Art Deco District claims the world’s most Art Deco buildings (more than 800). The stone crab’s crusher
