Just a few miles up the road from Tampico where President Ronald Reagan was born, you can visit the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Museum in Dixon, Illinois. There’s no better way to get a feel for who a president was than seeing where he grew up. A visit to the Reagan Birthplace Museum is a…
How much do you know about the 11th President of the United States? If you’re like most of us, you probably can’t even think who the 11th president was and definitely don’t know much about the life of President James. K. Polk. This year we have taken the opportunity to visit several different presidential homes…
When you think about President Abraham Lincoln, what state comes to your mind? Most people know that Lincoln was born in Kentucky, lived in Illinois and spent many years in Washington DC where he ultimately died, but how much do you know about his time spent in southern Indiana? Recently we took a road trip…
Looking for something fun to do with the family? Indoor museums are the perfect way to make some family memories and stay warm! Wouldn’t it be fun to stroll down a city street and see the neon signs from the 1950’s or take your picture in front of one of the earliest McDonald’s signs? Well…
What do you know about the 27th President of the United States? Up until our most recent visit to the William Howard Taft National Historic Site, we didn’t know much either. But this free tour helped us learn some interesting facts about President Taft who was also the only President to serve as Chief Justice…
We love learning about our United States Presidents by visiting their birthplaces, boyhood homes and libraries. Recently we spent an afternoon in southern Ohio visiting the birthplace cabin and boyhood home of Ulysses S. Grant. Located less than an hour from Cincinnati, you can visit both of these historic landmarks and learn about the early…
Learning about history is not just what happens inside the classroom. More learning takes place when we get outside the walls of our schools and explore the world around us. What do you know about General Andrew Jackson? Recently we visited the Hermitage to learn about the General and explore his plantation right outside Nashville….
We have visited the Emerald Coast in Florida many times and always love the white sandy beaches and family friendly atmosphere along our favorite beaches and hangouts. Whether you are planning a late summer weekend get-away or looking forward to a spring break adventure, here are 10 things to do on the Emerald Coast that…