Tag: historical places
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Old Mission Santa Barbara: History, Gardens & the Queen of the Missions {California}
Discover Old Mission Santa Barbara, one of California’s most iconic Spanish missions, where centuries of history, beautiful gardens, and peaceful surroundings make it a must-visit landmark.
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park {Kentucky}
After spending a wonderful day in Louisville, the next day we made our way home with a stop on the way to visit the birthplace of America’s 16th president- Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, but then moved with his family to Illinois when he was 2 years old. Lincoln was self educated,…
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Fort Loudoun State Historic Park {Tennessee}
On our way back from the Smoky Mountains, we stopped at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park. This fort played a major role in British era colonial time as they fought against French colonists in the Seven Years’ War (an extension of the French and Indian Wars happening in Europe). To help garner cooperation and alliance…
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Legananny Dolmen {Northern Ireland}
Nestled in the countryside of County Down, sits the Legananny Dolmen. The name Legananny is derived from the Irish term Liagán Áine, meaning standing stone. This is a Neolithic era funerary site dating back around 5,000 years. To honor a relative that had passed away, these huge stones were dragged up the hillside and assembled…
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The Chattanooga Choo-Choo {Tennessee}
We made our way to Chattanooga this last weekend so we could go and see the Chattanooga Choo Choo. This historic building was at one time the main train station of the city and has since become a thriving hotel and entertainment district. This beautifully preserved building was still dressed up in its holiday finery…
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Dundrum Castle {Northern Ireland}
Dundrum Castle in County Down is an incredible historical tribute. This castle was built sometime around 1177 century by John de Courcey after his invasion of the Ulster area and has stood here overlooking the beautiful countryside ever since. This idyllic spot sits on top of a rocky hill with stunning views of the Dundrum…
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The Alamo {Texas}
San Antonio is home to five old missions…but by far the most popular and well remembered is The Alamo. This was originally known as Misión San Antonio de Valero and it was designed as a Spanish mission, serving those as missionaries bringing Christianity to the area. The mission became a working school offering education to…
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Whites Mill and Mercentile {Virginia}
We found ourselves in the small town of Abingdon, Virginia and took a small windy road up to see Whites Mill. This beautiful old grain mill in listed on the Historic Sites register. Take a look into the past at the massive undertaking it was to create flour, cornmeal, etc by grinding grains with giant…
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Bristol {Tennessee & Virginia}
Bristol is a city that sits right on the border between Tennessee and Virginia. As you walk down main street, depending which side of the street you are on determines which states you are currently in. But the thing that really put this town on the map was an event called The Bristol Sessions. In…
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U.S. Space and Rocket Center {Alabama}
No visit to Huntsville is complete without a trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. This is the home of rocket building, Space Camp, and an amazing museum with relics of past trips to space. Because of our time on the Space Coast in Florida, we have developed an incredible appreciation for the space…