Category Archives: Historic Buildings

Jesse James Farm and Museum — Kearney, Missouri

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Roger

Every time I’ve been to Kansas City , I’ve spotted the sign for Jesse James’ Birthplace. On my way home, I decided to stop and see what there was to see. It was interesting and informative. I appreciated the fact … Continue reading →

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John Deere Historic Site

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Roger

My sister and I went on an adventure to central Illinois. One of our stops was the John Deere Historic Site, which celebrates the legacy of John Deere, the man who invented the steel plow. It happened like this: It … Continue reading →

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In the Catlow

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Roger

I was an extra in a video shoot at the Catlow Theater on Friday. I’ve been there many times to see movies, but this was the first time I got to wander around with my camera.

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Roaring Fork

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Roger

I was first in Gatlinburg when I was about 10, on an early spring vacation with my parents and another pastor and his wife. (The catch-phrase of the vacation, created by the other pastor to tease my father about his … Continue reading →

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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site — Greeneville, Tennessee

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roger

On Wednesday, my wife and I ditched the family and drove 50 miles east to Greeneville to see Andrew Johnson’s house. Johnson is one of the more obscure presidents, but this site was one of the more impressive historic parks … Continue reading →

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