Tag: cemeteries
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The Christmas Wreaths at Stones River National Cemetery {Tennessee}
A peaceful walk through Stones River National Battlefield led us to an unexpected sight—hundreds of Christmas wreaths honoring veterans at the national cemetery. It became one of our most meaningful visits to a historic site.
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Aruba Island Tour: Exploring the Island Beyond the Beaches
Think Aruba is only white sand beaches? Our island tour revealed towering cacti, dramatic rock formations, rugged coastlines, historic landmarks, and a completely different side of this beautiful Caribbean island.
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Visiting Shiloh National Military Park: Reflecting On One of the Civil War’s Turning Points {Tennessee}
Walk the peaceful battlefield where one of the Civil War’s most significant battles unfolded. Discover what to see at Shiloh National Military Park, from the driving tour and Shiloh Church to the national cemetery and monuments that preserve this pivotal moment in American history.
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Stones River National Battlefield & National Cemetery {Tennessee}
Right in the city of Murfreesboro is the National Battlefield of Stones River. This field marks one of the bloodiest conflicts in the Civil War, but was also a huge turning point in the war. At the end of 1862, the Union was in need of a victory after what felt like a permeating defeat…
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 {Louisiana}
So this might sound weird…but I love wandering through cemeteries. The history of the cemetery and the people buried there is fascinating. And one of the best cemeteries to visit is in New Orleans. New Orleans has a multitude of cemeteries to explore. But of all of them the most popular to visit is the…