No trip to the beach is quite complete without a boat ride out into the ocean to experience the spray of the water, the beauty of the shoreline from the deck of a boat and the opportunity to see the dolphins. Recently, my family spent some time down on the Emerald Coast and once again…
Happy birthday Mr. President! Today we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. As our 16th president serving our nation during a very pivotal time, some would argue that President Lincoln was one of our most important presidents. Our family has taken the opportunity to visit quite a few historical sites with Lincoln connections. We feel it is…
Gettysburg National Military Park is one of those historical Civil War landmarks that each American needs to visit. Not only was it the bloodiest battle of the Civil war but it was also the place where President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address. Can you still quote parts of it from when you were in…
How much do you know about Valley Forge? We’ve heard about it all our lives in elementary history class, but what can you actually tell me about Valley Forge? Recently, while we were out on a road trip, our family took the time to stop and visit Valley Forge near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not only did…
What do you collect when you take a vacation? The most common collections usually include T-shirts, coffee mugs, thimbles or bumper stickers. But maybe you want to think outside the box and come up with some creative photo souvenirs using your camera. Here are four ideas for some photo souvenirs that might just hit the…
Recently we were driving along Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania. We had just left James Buchanan’s Birthplace and were heading to Gettysburg when we saw this huge truck over on the side of the road. We made a quick u-turn and turned back so we could stop and get a picture with this Roadside Giant. Roadside…
When we travel on the interstate, we are always on the lookout for those little brown signs that alert us to historical landmarks. While on a recent road trip, we saw the sign that told us we were close to the birthplace of James Buchanan. Visiting presidential birthplaces helps us learn more about our American…
When you go on vacation, you need a place to stay that gives you the comforts of home. When we were planning our mini-vacation recently, I knew we wanted to visit and experience downtown Philadelphia but I wasn’t sure where we should stay. So, I did the smart thing. I contacted the people who know…
What do you know about Betsy Ross? Do you know where she lived? Any idea where she is buried? What is she famous for? On our recent trip to Philadelphia we toured the home of Betsy Ross, were able to talk to ‘her’ and learned some interesting things about our early American history. Learning about…