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The Black Maria Motion Picture Studeo
While exploring the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, one exhibit immediately caught my attention. This unassuming black building is a replica of the Black Maria, the world’s first motion picture production studio. Although simple in appearance, it represents the birthplace of an industry that would forever change entertainment, communication, and popular culture. The original Black […]
Atlanta City Boardwalk
Maybe it wasn’t the best time of year to explore the boardwalk in Atlantic City, but we had just finished watching “Boardwalk Empire” and found ourselves with a free weekend. It felt like the perfect opportunity to step into that world, if only for a weekend, and experience the place where so much of that history unfolded. […]
Chicken Bone Beach
There are layers of history in Atlantic City, and one I was not familiar with was Chicken Bone Beach. Located near Missouri Avenue, the stretch of shoreline carries a story that is not immediately visible when you first arrive. In the early 20th century, during a time when segregation shaped daily life, African American visitors were […]
