Welcome to America Comes Alive!, a site I created to share little-known stories of America's past. These stories are about Americans - people just like you - who have made a difference and changed the course of history. Look around the site and find what inspires you. Kate Kelly
The Pony Express began in 1860 and only existed for eleven months, however, almost every American has heard about this early way of delivering... continue »
A behind-the-scenes visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre (known as TCL Chinese Theatre since 2013) is a not-to-miss opportunity. These tours are sponsored by the Los... continue »
How did Friday the 13th become a day surrounded by superstition? In checking into the background of it, I was surprised to learn that Friday... continue »
King Buck (1948-1962), a handsome black Labrador, was a gifted athlete. As a National Duck Retriever champion, he completed an unprecedented 63 series in the... continue »
For several generations, our cultural beliefs and family life have been reflected in newspaper comic strips. Even today the comics are so much a part... continue »
In Washington, D.C. this weekend for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, I have three experiences to share with you, each of which has been changed... continue »