Tag: historical places
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From Boston To Concord- American Revolution History {Massachusetts}
After spending a few glorious days along the coast of Maine, we made our way south for a few days in and around Boston. Boston is an incredible city — a blend of modern life and layers of history, where glass towers rise beside centuries-old brick and every street seems to tell a story. There…
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Ghosts, Gadgets, & Goosebumps: A Review of Nashville Ghosts Tour {Tennessee}
Explore Nashville’s haunted history on a ghost tour through Printers Alley, the Ryman Auditorium, and downtown Music City. Discover hidden tunnels, Civil War stories, and local legends along the way.
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Music, Races, & Art- A Weekend Guide to Bristol {Tennessee & Virginia}
One of our favorite places for a weekend getaway is Bristol, a charming border town that quite literally sits in two states at once. At first glance, Bristol may seem unassuming, but spend a little time here and you’ll quickly discover a city rich in history, culture, and character. Bristol is best known for its…
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Cowboys & Cattle Drives at the Fort Worth Stockyards {Texas}
For the longest time, the two places our daughter has wanted to see are Alaska and Texas. So when we told her that on our way home we would be landing in Texas, her excitement was immediate. As we flew into the Dallas–Fort Worth airport, she pressed her face to the window and asked, “Are…
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Historic Sites Around the Shoals {Alabama}
When we planned a last-minute trip to northern Alabama, our original goal was simple: visit Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller. But as soon as we started exploring, we realized the Shoals—this collection of towns along the Tennessee River—was full of surprises. From historic landmarks and quirky local sites to musical milestones, there’s so…
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Visiting Ivy Green- Helen Keller’s Childhood Home {Alabama}
The quiet grounds of Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama feel almost peaceful in a way that invites reflection. Oak trees shade the modest white house where Helen Keller was born, and it’s hard to imagine that such an extraordinary life story began in such a simple place. Visiting the birthplace of Helen Keller is both…
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A Day in Downtown Raleigh {North Carolina}
A work trip brought me to Raleigh, and with half a day free, I set out to explore the historic downtown. I had visited North Carolina before, but never its capital. There’s something about a capital city that feels like a good place to begin—where history, culture, and everyday life all seem to meet in…
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Celebrating Independence Day in Colonial Williamsburg {Virginia}
Spending Independence Day in Colonial Williamsburg felt like stepping directly into the story of the country’s beginnings. With its preserved buildings, costumed interpreters, and living history demonstrations, Williamsburg offers one of the most immersive ways to experience colonial America—especially on the Fourth of July. A visit to Colonial Williamsburg on the Fourth of July includes…
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Visiting Jamestown & Yorktown- Colonial National Historic Park {Virginia}
With the country celebrating Independence Day this week, we decided there was no better place to be than where the story of America first began. We drove up to the coastal region of Virginia to spend a few days exploring some of the most important chapters in American history. Our trip took us through what…
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History, Legends, & Frontier: Tales of the American Old West
There’s something endlessly captivating about the stories of the American Old West. It was a time when anything west of the Mississippi River was considered untamed territory—where cowboys and outlaws crossed dusty streets, saloons echoed with laughter and tension, and boomtowns could rise and fall almost overnight. These are the stories that have shaped how…