A visit to Arlington Cemetery is on the tour list for most every visitor to Washington DC. Everyone knows that they want to see the Changing of the Guard and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but most people don’t really understand the powerful feelings that this visit brings until you actually walk through the…
One great way to learn about our US Presidents is to visit the Presidential Libraries. We have had 45 presidents but as of 2017, there are 14 presidential libraries. We have been able to visit 3 of them so far, but of course, we are already planning our next road trip to visit another one…
Have you visited the city of Boston, Massachusetts recently? For the past year, our kids have been telling us that we need to go to Boston for vacation. We definitely have their social studies teachers to thank for this obsession with the city of Boston. So when it came time to plan our summer road…
One thing that everyone needs to experience on a trip to Washington DC, is the monuments and memorials after dark. There’s something magical about seeing the historic landmarks when they are lit up that just takes away all words. On our recent return visit to the city, we had the opportunity to tour Washington DC…
Heading to Roanoke, Virginia and need some tips for what to do, where to stay and the best place for dinner? I’ve got you covered! Recently we spent some time in the city of Roanoke and found some of the highlights to help you plan your next trip. Whether you are visiting one of the…
Are you planning a trip to Washington DC and looking for tips on how to see the city without having to walk 10 miles a day? The Hop On Hop Off Historic Tours Trolley is your best option. You can buy one ticket for the day and ride the trolley all around the Capital to…
What do you know about the Springfield Armory? Did you know that George Washington commissioned the Armory as the first national location for the construction and creation of our military weapons in the early years of our country? On our recent road trip through Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield Armory was definitely on our list to visit!…
You know we love learning about history and exploring new places. But sometimes, there isn’t enough time to make a trip to big historic sites or new far away places. This past weekend we were out finishing up some shopping and wanted to take an adventure. We have visited the Mill Springs Battlefield in the…