Playing “I Spy” While Touring the Hamilton Grange National Monument in New York City
The island of Manhattan has a dozen National Park sites that hold historical significance and one of the most popular sites (thanks to the Broadway show Hamilton) is Alexander Hamilton’s Grange National Monument, the only home Hamilton owned, located in uptown Manhattan. We recently spent the morning touring the property and learning all about Alexander…
Ten Ways to Explore the Fort Pitt History Museum in Pittsburgh, PA
This past summer, we enjoyed several days exploring many historical and cultural attractions throughout the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One important stop was the Fort Pitt Museum, which sits on the same land where the 1759 British fort, which included five barracks used to house hundreds of soldiers in the French and Indian War, was…
Exploring the Saint Croix Island International Historic Site in Canada and the United States
This past summer, we enjoyed a wonderful week exploring St. Andrews by the Sea in New Brunswick, Canada. On our drive into town, we passed the Canadian side of the Saint Croix Island International Historic Park and made a note to stop on our way home. We researched the area a little bit and realized…
13 Ways to Explore the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, MA
The year 2025 marked the 130th “birthday” of volleyball and a renewed pledge to celebrate the international popularity of the sport. On a recent visit to the Springfield, Massachusetts area we decided to stop in Holyoke to to learn more about volleyball at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.
20 Ways to Explore the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA
Massachusetts is known for many historical events and “firsts” and one of the most well known accomplishments is the “birthplace of basketball” in the late 19th century. Our family recently stopped in Springfield, Massachusetts to tour the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and explore the Hall’s many interactive exhibits and practice our jump shot…
Playing “I Spy” While Touring the Maine State House in Augusta, Maine
This past summer, we enjoyed a few days in Augusta, the state capital of Maine. One of the highlights of exploring the city was our guided tour of the State House.