The Birth of a Groundbreaking Invention...Stop

This week marks the 177th anniversary of the first ever telegraph message being sent. This message, sent between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, opened the door for the inventions of instantaneous communication we enjoy today. In order to celebrate, we dive into the history of Samuel Morse’s invention and how revolutionary it truly was.

James HuebnerMay 25, 2021American history, American innovation, Samuel Morse, Washington DC, Washington DC history, Telegraph, US Capitol Building, US Capitol, Western Union, Global Telegraph Network, Chinatown, DC tours, Historic America ToursComment

Flying Solo With My First Busload of Kids

Some of you might remember my recent series of posts on tour guide training - all done in an effort to prepare for my first real experience with a group of visiting school kids. Well, that first experience is officially in the books. Interested to hear about it? Here goes.

Aaron KillianMarch 24, 2015Green Cove Springs, Washington DC, Tour, School, Bus, Coach, Aaron Killian, Air and Space Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, US Capitol Building, White House, Ireland, St. Patrick's Day, Smithsonian, Grant StatueComment