15 Ways to Explore Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan
On a recent visit to Holland, Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of Lake Michigan, we had the opportunity to learn all about the mid 19th century Dutch settlers who came to Western Michigan to build a new community. One of the highlights of our visit was our time at Windmill Island Gardens.
Exploring the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, Connecticut
Over a year ago, we saw mention of an old jail in Connecticut- the first state prison in North America – and we put it on our 2026 list of places to explore. This past weekend, the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine opened for its 2026 season and we immediately drove north to a…
Eight Ways to Enjoy Freedom Park in Williamsburg, Virginia
We recently spent a beautiful spring weekend in Williamsburg, Virginia and on our way into town, we stopped at Freedom Park, about 15 minutes north west of the famed Colonial Williamsburg. The 600 acre park has dozens of miles of trails for biking and hiking, a 18th century cemetery, a botanical garden, and was once…
10 Ways to Explore Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia
Our family loves visiting presidential sites and learning more about America’s history, so when we made plans to visit the Williamsburg, Virginia area we started researching new-to-us spots to explore. At the top of our list was Berkeley Plantation, the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V (member of the Continental Congress, signer of the Declaration of…
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…