The Harley-Davidson motorcycle, an icon of American pop culture, now has its own museum. Last Saturday in Milwaukee, the brand’s parent company opened a $75 million facility, with exhibits spanning its 105-year history. Built on a 20-acre site on the Menomonee River, the museum features vintage bikes, including Harleys owned by Elvis Presley and Evel Knievel. The [...]
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The federal government may eventually reopen the Statue of Liberty’s crown, closed since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The National Park Service currently allows visits to the statue’s pedestal only. The Park Service has commissioned a study to determine if the narrow staircase leading to the crown can be modified to conform to [...]
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Canada today celebrates its 141st birthday. The British North America Act of 1867 created the Dominion of Canada, constituting a federal government for the remaining British colonies of North America. 2008 also marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City, the 250th anniversary of representative government in the province of Nova Scotia, and [...]
Monday, July 14, 2008
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