Invented in the 1700s, roller skates became a huge fad after an 1863 innovation made them easier to control. It sparked the first (of many) skating crazes. In the 1880s as the roller-skating craze ...

Lincoln has a long history of roller skating, with USA Roller Sports getting its start in the city, and the National Museum of Roller Skating located here. LincolnRink was the first rink, then Arena, ...

A spinning mirrored disco ball marks the entry to a new exhibit on roller skating at the Washington State History Museum in downtown Tacoma. The disco era is just one of the periods in skating history ...

James Stewart is one of the many roller skating “OGs,” with a wealth of stories about the rich history of the pastime in New Jersey. He developed a passion for roller skating when he was a child and ...

Jody Boyce is a history nerd. She says so with a smile on her face and a JFK poster over her shoulder. She says so from her office. Can you believe it? She hardly can. Twenty-four and she’s got her ...

To celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary, Roller Dome North called out to fans on Facebook to submit photos and ...

ATLANTA — Roll, bounce, dance or derby -- skating has glided its way through Atlanta's history for decades. The community of roller skating is embedded in the city's culture, especially among Black ...

It’s a Thursday night and West Coast rap anthems are thumping over the sound system. A group of O.G.s are playing spades at a nearby table. Skaters are lacing up their customized Stacy Adams boots, ...

The Magnolia Network founders’ new roller skating competition series will premiere on Thursday, Oct. 10 on Max Chip and Joanna Gaines are bringing reality TV to a whole new level with the first-ever ...