by topline | Oct 28, 2016 | History
On October 30, 77 years ago, Orson Welles created widespread panic throughout the United States with his dramatic adaptation of the H.G. Wells’ novel The War of the Worlds on CBS radio – or so the story goes. According to legend, over a million people were convinced... 
by topline | Jun 6, 2016 | History
There are so many wonderful things about life today but we thought it would be fun to reminisce a little bit about some of the rules for children’s behavior that were hard and fast rules in the 1950’s. Remember that parents in the fifties had lived through at least... 
by topline | Apr 14, 2016 | History, Uncategorized
Elvis grew up poor in the backwoods of Tupelo, Mississippi eating the down-home southern comfort foods his mama used to make; biscuits and gravy, fritters, and coconut cake were probably some of his favorites. Even after he gained fame and fortune, he never strayed... 
by topline | Mar 8, 2016 | History
Saint Patrick’s Day is officially March 17th, but this Sunday’s celebrations in Denver will begin with a parade downtown; it is the biggest St. Paddy’s day celebration outside of Ireland. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and it is in his honor that... 
by topline | Dec 21, 2015 | History, Uncategorized
We all have our favorite Christmas food traditions passed down for generations. Most Americans serve turkey, ham, roast beef, even lobster along with a bevy of sides as part of their Christmas feast. But Christmas is a holiday celebrated all around the world and some... 
by topline | Nov 10, 2015 | Community, History
Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, officially began on November 11, 1919, one year after the United States and Germany signed an armistice to end World War One. The Armistice was actually signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.. Not to... 
by topline | Sep 25, 2015 | Community, History, Uncategorized
The Ford Mustang is so much more than a car, it is a piece of America, a cultural phenomena, and for many people – males and females alike – the car of their dreams. The 1965 Ford Mustang debuted at the World’s Fair on April 17th, 1964. It was the...