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 […]
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Exploring Forgotten History: Catoctin Furnace and the African American Cemetery Trail
Explore Catoctin Furnace’s rich history and learn why this iron-making village was so important to America’s history.
Arlington House: The Mysterious House on the Hill
Often overshadowed by the national cemetery surrounding it, Arlington House is a worthy daytrip destination in its own right.
Honoring Our Nation’s Dead at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is a memorial to service and sacrifice.
Seeking Harriet Tubman in Fort Hill Cemetery
We went to Fort Hill Cemetery to pay our respects — and get the closest we’ll ever get — to freedom fighter and American hero Harriet Tubman. We’d visited her home, which is under restoration and renovation, earlier that day. And the day before, we’d toured William Seward’s house, her friend and former U.S. Secretary […]
Visit the Real Uncle Sam at Oakwood Cemetery
Explore Oakwood Cemetery’s beautiful grounds and hike its trails, leading around several ponds. It’s likely you’ll encounter Uncle Sam’s grave!
Biking on the C&O Canal Offers Gorgeous Scenery West of Williamsport
This stretch of the C&O Canal is popular because of its unparalleled beauty.
Hiking to a Ghost Town in Bear Mountain State Park — In Search of Doodletown
Take a hike to this abandoned hamlet on the Hudson River!
Enjoy a Perfect Bike Ride along the C&D Canal Trail
Go for a fun bike ride along this beautiful trail along the Chesapeake-and-Delaware Canal between Chesapeake City (in Maryland) to Delaware City (in Delaware).
Its Lovely Stones Have Stories To Tell: Exploring Rock Creek Cemetery
Some say it’s haunted, but this is the cemetery to visit if you’re interested in contemplating the mysteries of the hereafter and the peace of God that passes all understanding… or simply if you’d like to see some interesting tombstones and mausoleums!