More Capital Capitol Facts, Part II
The first architect hired to oversee the construction of the Capitol was a failed entrant in the original design competition. He was [...]
More Capital Capitol Facts
The location for the Capitol was identified in 1791. A competition was held for the design of the building. $500 prize money (nearly [...]
Burning of the Capitol, Part II
What prevented the Capitol Building from being completely destroyed by arson in 1814? Two answers: 1) A summer rain and 2) forward thinking [...]
Tour This Saturday!
Join me Saturday at 4:30 for a leisurely, socially distanced stroll around the Garland Square. Historic people, events and fantastic architecture are the [...]
October 10th Tour and the Urban Market
October 10th Tour, 4:30 PM $10 Cash, 45 Minutes, No reservations necessary Leaving from the Frocksy, 510 Main Street, Garland Take a slow, [...]
Today!
Sunny, socially distanced walking tours! 6 pm today (Sunday) $10, 45 minutes History, architecture, crazy characters. Meet at the Frocksy on the Garland [...]
Socially Distanced History Tour!
Sick of your same four walls? Wanna see some cool walls that were erected in the late 1800s? Hear about what wild stuff [...]
Garland Square Tour – Urban Flea
Next tour of the Garland Square: Saturday, September 12, 4 pm! Leaving from The Frocksy. Why you should attend: 1) I have delicious [...]
Fair Fare on the Square, II
Do you need socially distanced fun? The Square in Garland has you covered. For all of September, the businesses on the Square are [...]
Gaming Table Mystery, Solved!
Our last post was inquiring about a 'loo table' from the Ximenez-Fatio house in St. Augustine, Florida. Libby came through with what I [...]