Rendezvous with History: South Carolina 250 Revolutionary Weekend in Oconee County

On August 22nd, I embarked on a time traveling road trip into the heart of Revolutionary South Carolina’s Upcountry in the Oconee County region to learn about South Carolina 250 heritage and connect with other history lovers. What an adventure it was from a guided tour across Oconee 250 heritage sites to exploring the natural […]

Footsteps of the Revolution: Road Trip Resources For America 250 in NC

Over the past year I’ve embarked on a series of Revolutionary Time Traveling Adventures across my home state of North Carolina. I’ll continue to update this page with links to my First in Freedom – America 250 NC posts. I’ve been chronicling much of this journey on my facebook page with daily historical posts on […]

The Heart of Wilkes County – A Photographic Journey

The Tory Oak: Wilkes Heritage Museum Paintings by William Vance Nichols depicting The Cleveland Brothers from the Call of the Muster at Rendezvous Mountain (Wilkes County, now Rendezvous Mountain State Park); Portrayal of the Cleveland Brothers at the Battle of Kings Mountain, which occurred on October 7, 1780. Benjamin Cleveland Cabin Book Room – a […]

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Heart of the Blue Ridge: Historic Abingdon VA

I had the amazing opportunity to spend three wonderful days exploring Historic Abingdon, Virginia, in late July. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by miles of rolling farmland, Abingdon’s natural beauty invites you to wander backcountry trails and explore wonders like the Virginia Creeper Trail. Conveniently located about twenty minutes east of Bristol, […]

From our Sister Blog – Must See Favorites at The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Revolutionary Philadelphia: Elfreth’s Alley

Elfreth’s Alley: One of my favorite memories from my March 2025 trip to Philadelphia was meandering down the cobblestoned Elfreth’s Alley. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Old City, Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. First settled in 1702, Elfreth’s Alley cobblestone street is lined with brick row […]

Wonderful Grandfather Mountain

If you’re looking for a mile-high adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains, look no further than majestic Grandfather Mountain. Located 22 miles south of Boone, NC, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, Grandfather Mountain is a nature lover’s paradise. Recognized as an International Biosphere, this mountain offers […]

Music Detours: Get to know Michelle Lee

Today on American Nomad: Music Detours, we’re getting to know one of my favorite music curators and broadcasters – Michelle Lee, who is an IBMA award-winning broadcaster and tireless advocate for Bluegrass, Americana and Indie Musicians. Michelle Lee’s 25 plus years of broadcasting has brought her full circle from creating her own radio station in […]

Scenes From A Biltmore Christmas 2023

Over the 2023 Christmas Season, my mom and I had the opportunity to spend time at one of my favorite haunts – Biltmore Estate in Asheville North Carolina. You may remember our visit to Biltmore – A Winter Palace in 2021 (read blog archive here)… In today’s post, I won’t get too deep into the […]