History - The Aspen 100

Aspen’s Enigma: the Samuel I. Hallett House

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Nestled amidst Aspen’s chic and modern scene lies the Samuel I. Hallett House, a shrouded figure in the town’s history. Believed to be Aspen’s oldest building, this hand-hewn log cabin […]

Aspen’s echoes of history: beyond the slopes

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Aspen’s charm extends beyond its ski slopes. History buffs delve into the town’s past at captivating sites. Stop by the Wheeler/Stallard Museum. This Victorian mansion, built in 1888, offers a […]

History of America’s Great Seal

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The Great Seal of the United States of America, fashioned from brass and measuring 2 1/16 inches in diameter, made its inaugural impression upon an official document dated Sept. 16, 1782.

6 intriguing facts about Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Ginsburg was an extra in two Washington National Opera productions

1st commercial flight, other fun facts on aviation history

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The first scheduled passenger flight was in 1914 from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Tampa – a distance of just 17 miles.

The court above the Supreme Court

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In the 1940s a spare room on the fifth floor of the United States Supreme Court building was converted to a workout area.

‘Tis the season to celebrate women a little extra

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Happy Women’s History Month! March is a great month for lots of reasons — the sun starts shining more, we can enjoy patio dining again, but most importantly, we get to celebrate women and their contributions.

Where did Valentine’s Day come from?

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Despite its popularity today, Valentine’s Day has dark and negative origins.