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Anniversary of the Alaska Purchase

On this day, October 18th, in 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles, about twice the size of Texas

RIP Jimmy Buffett

James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023)

Jimmy Buffett was an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman. He was best known for his music, which often portrays an “island escapism” lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett recorded hit songs including “Margaritaville” (ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America’s list of “Songs of the Century”) and “Come Monday”. He had a devoted base of fans known as “Parrotheads”.

Aside from his career in music, Buffett was also a bestselling author and was involved in two restaurant chains named after two of his best-known songs; he owned the Margaritaville Cafe restaurant chain and co-developed the now defunct Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chain.

Buffett was one of the world’s richest musicians, with a net worth of $1 billion by 2023.

Buffett died from lymphoma on September 1, 2023, at the age of 76. The singer’s death was announced on his social media pages and on his website. In a statement released by the family, they said “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”

55th Annual Street Rod Nationals

55th Annual Street Rod Nationals


Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
August 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2024

79th ANNUAL GERRY RODEO

Gerry Rodeo

OLDEST CONSECUTIVE RODEO EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI

July 31-August 3, 2023

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55th Annual Street Rod Nationals

55th Annual Street Rod Nationals


Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
August 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2024

79th ANNUAL GERRY RODEO

Gerry Rodeo

OLDEST CONSECUTIVE RODEO EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI

July 31-August 3, 2023

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55th Annual Street Rod Nationals

55th Annual Street Rod Nationals


Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
August 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2024

79th ANNUAL GERRY RODEO

Gerry Rodeo

OLDEST CONSECUTIVE RODEO EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI

July 31-August 3, 2023

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North and Central America creating a path of totality. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun while it passes between the Sun and Earth. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk and those standing in the path of totality may see the Sun’s outer atmosphere (the corona) if weather permits.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentines Day

Dolly Parton, ROCKSTAR!

Anniversary of the Alaska Purchase

On this day in 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles, about twice the size of Texas

The Honiton Pennies Tradition

RIP Jimmy Buffett

James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023)

Jimmy Buffett was an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman. He was best known for his music, which often portrays an “island escapism” lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett recorded hit songs including “Margaritaville” (ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America’s list of “Songs of the Century”) and “Come Monday”. He had a devoted base of fans known as “Parrotheads”.

Aside from his career in music, Buffett was also a bestselling author and was involved in two restaurant chains named after two of his best-known songs; he owned the Margaritaville Cafe restaurant chain and co-developed the now defunct Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chain.

Buffett was one of the world’s richest musicians, with a net worth of $1 billion by 2023.

Buffett died from lymphoma on September 1, 2023, at the age of 76. The singer’s death was announced on his social media pages and on his website. In a statement released by the family, they said “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”

54th Annual Street Rod Nationals

54th Annual Street Rod Nationals

August 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th, 2023
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky

78th ANNUAL GERRY RODEO

Gerry Rodeo

OLDEST CONSECUTIVE RODEO EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI

August 2-5, 2023

Website

54th Annual Street Rod Nationals

54th Annual Street Rod Nationals

August 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th, 2023
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky

78th ANNUAL GERRY RODEO

Gerry Rodeo

OLDEST CONSECUTIVE RODEO EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI

August 2-5, 2023

Website

54th Annual Street Rod Nationals

54th Annual Street Rod Nationals

August 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th, 2023
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky

78th ANNUAL GERRY RODEO

Gerry Rodeo

OLDEST CONSECUTIVE RODEO EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI

August 2-5, 2023

Website