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Petersburg VA – History and Antiquing
If you’re headed to Richmond or Washington DC for business or pleasure you just might want to spend a day or two in Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg is a gem of a small town…
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Places to Visit in New England: Plymouth MA
While on an 8-day vacation to New England we enjoyed some of the most beautiful and historic areas in the United States. A trip to Plymouth (or Plimoth as it is often spelled)…
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Places to Visit in New England – Salem
There is no place in the United States with as much history as New England! Our vacation continued with a day trip to Salem, home of the infamous witch trials. Salem – Home…
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The Hermitage – Home of Andrew and Rachel Jackson
The Hermitage, the home of the 7th president of the United States Andrew Jackson rates as the fourth-best Presidential Site in the Nation. Only George Washington’s Mount Vernon, John and John Quincy Adam’s…
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Ten Junior Ranger Badges to Earn at Home
Junior Ranger badges can be earned at home. Young explorers and history buffs will love these print-at-home books. If you’re looking for educational summer activities these are wonderful! “Explore, Learn, and Protect.” That’s…
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Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger programs offered by National Park Service are the best nature and history activities we’ve found for children ages 5 to 13. If you have children or grandchildren, you’re probably constantly on…
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Murray’s Mill Historic District – North Carolina
Last year wandering our way on back roads to the small town of Newton, NC, we saw a sign for Murray’s Mill. We put it in our mental bucket list of places to…
