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…
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…
Playing I Spy while touring the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia
This past summer, we had the good fortune to spend a couple of days at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The resort had been on my bucket list for years and it definitely lives up to the hype!
Exploring the Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham, NC
This summer, we enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Durham, North Carolina exploring many historic sites. One highlight was our visit to the Duke Homestead State Historic Site, former home of Washington Duke and his family. The site is open year round for visitors to explore the museum and property with several preserved structures. Washington Duke,…