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Exploring The Archway: A Pioneer Tribute in Kearney, Nebraska
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Continue reading →: Exploring The Archway: A Pioneer Tribute in Kearney, NebraskaCould you leave your home, your family, your friends, knowing you may never see them again? Could you do what the pioneers did, traveling the Oregon Trail, California Trail or Santa Fe Trail? Have you ever wondered what it must have been like? I know a little bit about the…
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Where History Meets Heart: The Lloyd Mitchell Spur Collection
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Continue reading →: Where History Meets Heart: The Lloyd Mitchell Spur CollectionGATESVILLE, TEXAS Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” An extraordinary man, Lloyd Mitchell, made others feel special – and his simple accidental find of a spur in…
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We Have Rebranded! Welcome to Heritage Backroads!
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Continue reading →: We Have Rebranded! Welcome to Heritage Backroads!We’re David and Nancy Keaton, explorers with a deep appreciation for the stories sewn into the fabric of small towns and rural communities. We began with a simple idea: to slow down, take the scenic route, and discover the rich history that lies just beyond the main highways. Through Heritage Backroads,…
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Walk Back in Time at the Waco Mammoth National Monument
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Continue reading →: Walk Back in Time at the Waco Mammoth National MonumentSixty-five thousand years ago is a quite a bit older than we usually write about, but the Waco Mammoth National Monument is such an unusual part of the story of the Waco, Texas area that we can’t help but share it. In 1978, two young men were walking in a creek looking…
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Continue reading →: Experience the Old West at the Legendary Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City, KansasWho doesn’t like a good gunfight followed by a hearty meal and an entertaining variety show? If that sounds like your idea of a good time, get along down to the Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City, Kansas. Disclosure: Visit Dodge City hosted our visit to the Boot Hill Museum. As always, all opinions…
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Tour the Lavish Moody Mansion in Galveston, Texas
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Continue reading →: Tour the Lavish Moody Mansion in Galveston, TexasYou can’t miss it. It practically shouts out to you as you drive by. It’s a thing of beauty that can’t be ignored. It is the Moody Mansion in Galveston, TX. Moody is a name you will see all over Galveston. They have been a strong, influential family for over 150 years.…
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Guarding the Prairie – Fort Hays, Kansas
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Continue reading →: Guarding the Prairie – Fort Hays, KansasSitting on an expansive prairie with gorgeous views for miles, Fort Hays was active from 1867 until 1889 and was populated at times between 17 and 560 soldiers. Well-known characters such as Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Custer all passed through the area, built on a major transportation…
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Continue reading →: Telephone History, a Historic Carousel, and Pioneer Life at the Heritage Center of Dickinson County, KansasOften when you visit a museum, it focuses mainly on that specific town or county. While it does have local artifacts, the Heritage Center in Dickinson County, Kansas features so much more. With its three focused museum areas, indoors as well as outdoors, there is so much to explore and learn. The…
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Enjoy the Rattlesnake Roundup in Oglesby, Texas
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Continue reading →: Enjoy the Rattlesnake Roundup in Oglesby, TexasRaise your hand if you’re not fond of snakes. I saw the advertisement on Facebook for the Oglesby Lion’s Club Rattlesnake Roundup for a couple of weeks before I mentioned it to David because, well, snakes… Finally, a day or two before it, I told him about it and he was very…
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Continue reading →: Relive Your School Days at the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame in Dodge City, KansasWhile Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City, Kansas rightfully receives a lot of wonderful attention, it’s also right next to a hidden gem – The Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame and Gunfighter Wax Museum. They are small and located in a rather nondescript building that you could easily drive by, thinking…
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We’re David and Nancy Keaton
We’re David and Nancy Keaton, explorers with a deep appreciation for the stories sewn into the fabric of small towns and rural communities. We began with a simple idea: to slow down, take the scenic route, and discover the rich history that lies just beyond the main highways.
Through Heritage Backroads, we aim to share our passion for heritage travel,
immersing ourselves in the culture, architecture, and traditions that define each special community. From historic courthouses and quaint main streets to local festivals and mom-and-pop diners, we believe that every backroad leads to a story worth telling.
Whether you’re a fellow traveler, a history enthusiast, or someone who cherishes the
charm of small-town life, we invite you to join us as we explore the heritage and history that enriches our lives and connects us all.
So, hop in and take a ride down the backroads with us and discover the stories worth saving.
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