Tag: influential figures
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The Hermitage- Home of President Andrew Jackson {Tennessee}
One of Nashville’s more historical places to visit is home to President Andrew Jackson fondly named The Hermitage. President Jackson was a natural born leader. From serving on the battlefields of the Revolutionary War at the age of 13, he went on to climb to the status of an army general. He then turned his…
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A Day Around Nashville {Tennessee}
Nashville has no shortage of fun things to do. And with my younger brother in town this last weekend we were trying to decide what of that wealth of things to do we should take him to. But with only the one day to spend with him in the Music City we managed to share…
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Leaving Pennies at the Stones River National Cemetery {Tennessee}
We spent a rainy morning walking through the Stones River National Battlefield and National Cemetery. This field is where one of the worst battles of the American Civil War was fought. The Union army was losing the war, they had been defeated over and over again. In the last days of December 1862, the two…
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Jack Daniels Distillery {Tennessee}
One of the most well known items to come from Tennessee is whiskey. There are a lot of whiskey companies that are here in Tennessee. But the one that really staked the claim on whiskey is none other than the world famous Jack Daniels. And whether you partake or not of this drink, visiting the…
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The Danish Community of Solvang {California}
Some places are charming because of how they look. Others stay with you because of who you shared them with. Our weekend in California began in the charming town of Solvang. Founded by Danish immigrants, this small community feels like a little piece of Denmark tucked into the California landscape-where traditions, architecture, and culture have…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Kindred Spirits
Happy Mother’s Day! Since I was a kid and first read ‘Anne of Green Gables’ by Lucy Maud Montgomery, I wanted to come and visit this island that inspired the wonderful stories of the orphan girl Anne Shirley who finds a home at Green Gables. My mom and I use to watch the movies on…
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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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Birthplace of Country Music Museum {Virginia}
You absolutely cannot go to Bristol without checking out the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. This museum is a gem and well worth the time to explore. This museum is dedicated to the 10 day recording sessions where music artists from across the country and across all the genres of the time came together to…
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Crazy Horse Memorial & Indian Museum of North America {South Dakota}
In the black hills of South Dakota, nearby Mount Rushmore, is the Crazy Horse Memorial. This impressive memorial is a depiction of an Oglala Lakota war leader, Crazy Horse, who stood against the federal government and their encroachments on Native American territories. He is considered one of the most notable Native Americans in history. This…
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Silver City {New Mexico}
Driving through New Mexico it is easy to understand why it is considered the land of enchantment. And Silver City colorful and eclectic atmosphere fits right in with that description. Silver City is a place or artists and that shows in the buildings as well as the artwork sold in the buildings. With brightly colored…