Alabama’s history goes back over 10,000 years, long before the colonization of the Americas. Proof of early occupation of the area has been found at a Paleo-Indian site. When explorers did arrive in Alabama, it was already home to three different Native American tribes, Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Choctaw. The first explorers to come to Alabama were […]
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Best Places to Retire in Nebraska
Nebraska joined the union, two years after the end of the civil war, in March of 1867. Though Nebraska started as a sparsely populated territory in the 1800s, it began to grow with the California gold rush in 1848. Originally Omaha was the capital of the Nebraska territory. However, after it gained statehood, the capital moved […]
Top 5 Places to Retire in Nevada
Nevada, the 7th largest state, was inducted into the union in October of 1864. Though not always known for its place in history, Nevada was the first state to change the 15th amendment, in 1869, giving African American men the right to vote. Nevada is legendary for its opulent casino community, but it is also home […]
Best Places to Retire in Colorado
Colorado has a long history dating back 12,000 years ago to when natives hunted mammoths. Over the years, as the wilderness changed and mammoths became extinct, hunters turned to the bison for meat. But the big game-changer for the natives was the introduction of horses. In the 17th century, the Spanish brought horses to North America, changing […]
Best Places to Retire in New Mexico
New Mexico became a state in January of 1912, but it was already part of the US territory starting in 1853. New Mexico is best known for its rich Native American culture and art. However, it is also well known for being the site for the Manhatten Project during WWII. The first atomic bomb was both […]