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Step Back in Time at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Posted on July 4, 2023July 12, 2023by Jody Arneson

Explore the storied history of this Revolutionary War-era fort, one of the most picturesque and historically significant sites on the Hudson River.

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Journey Back to the Past at Fort Hunter Mansion

Posted on June 20, 2023June 5, 2023by Jody Arneson

Rich with grandeur and glamour, this stunning mansion offers a unique opportunity to look inside 19th century life.

Saratoga National Historic Park: Uncover the Past with Every Step

Posted on June 13, 2023June 21, 2023by Jody Arneson

A stone marker about the Battle of Saratoga, surrounded by green meadow and a deep blue sky

Hikes in this park will help you understand a pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War.

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Unlock Your Inner Creativity at the Susquehanna Art Museum

Posted on June 6, 2023May 5, 2023by Jody Arneson

Paintings and other artwork hanging on white walls at the Susquehanna Art Museum.

This innovative art museum offers rotating exhibits that reflect a variety of aesthetic interests and cultural heritages.

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Explore the Historic Significance of Gettysburg National Cemetery

Posted on May 23, 2023March 4, 2024by Jody Arneson

rows of identical white marble gravestones against green grass background

No visit to Gettysburg National Military Park is complete without also visiting the Gettysburg National Cemetery. The cemetery came into being in 1863, after the famous Battle of Gettysburg. Just as famously, President Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address here, at the cemetery’s dedication ceremony, just a few months after the battle. Attracting thousands of […]

Enjoy a House for Everyone: The Pope Leighey House

Posted on May 16, 2023March 5, 2023by Jody Arneson

This unique Frank Lloyd Wright home is one of the only ones in the DC metro area that you can tour!

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The Art of Remembrance: Exploring the National Civil War Museum’s Treasures

Posted on May 9, 2023May 6, 2023by Jody Arneson

Tableau of Union Civil War soldiers and a wagon at the National Civil War Museum

Step back in time and explore the Civil War at this Harrisburg PA museum!

Discover Historic London Town — Maryland’s Lost Colonial City

Posted on May 2, 2023March 14, 2023by Jody Arneson

William Brown Tavern in Historic London Town

Discover this lost Maryland colonial town for yourself!

Stony Point Battlefield Offers Beautiful Views, a Lighthouse AND Revolutionary War History

Posted on April 18, 2023March 14, 2023by Jody Arneson

Stony Point Battlefield looking over the Hudson River

Check out this must-see, beautiful and off-the-beaten-path park with lots of early colonial history.

Honoring a Great President at the Eisenhower Memorial

Posted on April 11, 2023August 13, 2023by Jody Arneson

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is one of the newest memorials in Washington DC. This memorial honors Eisenhower as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and the 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower was an American politician who served as President of the United States between 1953 […]

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Every Soldier Has a Story at the National Museum of the U.S. Army

Posted on April 4, 2023March 4, 2023by Jody Arneson

The National Museum of the U.S. Army isn’t your father’s military museum, not by a long shot. This high-tech, modern museum connects America’s past with its present through soldiers’ voices, experiences and stories. Within its walls, you’ll learn about the stories of innumerable individual soldiers — the men and women of all heritages who have […]