10 Ways to Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan
Designated a National Park in 1970, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan is the largest freshwater dune system in the world and spans over 71,000 acres across six regions of historic properties and 366 historic buildings and landscapes: Good Harbor, Port Oneida, Glen Haven, Platte River, South Manitou Island, and North Manitou Island. The…
Exploring the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St Michaels Maryland
A 15 acre campus in the heart of the beautiful, riverside town of St Michael’s Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum celebrates the environmental, historical, and cultural impacts of the Chesapeake Bay and its many maritime industries on communities throughout the East Coast. There are personal stories of individuals who helped shape the land and…
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…
Playing “I Spy” While Touring the USS Albacore in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
On a recent try to Portsmouth, New Hampshire we had the opportunity to explore a popular National Historic Landmark, the USS Albacore Park. The park includes a maritime museum, memorial garden, and the 206 foot long submarine, all open to the public to enjoy and explore.
15 Ways to Explore the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH
One of the most popular historical sites in New Hampshire, and New England, the Strawbery Banke Museum is a 10 acre living history museum that tells the story of the oldest neighborhood in New Hampshire, founded by English settlers in the 17th century. The property includes 16 restored buildings (all of which sit on their…
15 Ways to Explore Old Fort Western in Augusta Maine
On a quick layover in Augusta, Maine during our recent road trip, we had the opportunity to tour Old Fort Western, America’s oldest wooden French and Indian War era Garrison and a National Historic Landmark. The fort is very family friendly and has several hands-on opportunities kids will enjoy.