Chances are, you’ve never heard of this Founding Father!
heritage tourism
Navigating through Time: a Journey along Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
![The Erie Canal towpath runs alongside the water-filled canal in the fall. The vivid blue sky is reflected in the water.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20211020_091800-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Are you ready to take a trip back in time to explore America’s first superhighway? Don’t miss out on this must-visit New York State Park!
Beacons of History: Exploring Southern Maryland’s Cove Point and Piney Point Lighthouses
![Cove Point Lighthouse](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230624_143013-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Two historic southern Maryland lighthouses still stand as beacons of history.
Journey Through Rural New York History at The Farmers Museum
![The entrance of the Farm Museum](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20211019_120758-1-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Step back in time at The Farmers Museum in Cooperstown, New York, where 19th-century rural life comes alive through historic buildings, interactive exhibits, and a hand-crafted carousel celebrating the Empire State’s rich history.
Discover Three Covered Bridges of Lycoming County
![Farm fields and trees surround a red covered bridge](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230925_160142-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Lycoming County shows off its lovely countryside in this exploration of its three iconic covered bridges!
The Twisty Tale of America’s Oldest Pretzel Bakery: Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
![Sturgis Pretzel Bakery sign](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20221210_101237-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Immerse yourself in 160 years of delicious history at the Sturgis Pretzel Bakery!
Step Into the Glittering World of Marjorie Merriweather Post at Hillwood
![Hillwood Mansion, Marjorie Merriweather Post's opulent home.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230523_105228-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
If you’re visiting D.C. and looking for something chill to do off of the mall, check this place out!
National Apple Museum and the Allure of Apples
![A fairly close up view of four apples still on the apple tree, surrounded by green leaves. Behind the tree is blue sky.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230922_093834_001.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Discover the allure of the apple at this museum, which details the history of the apple and fruit tree industry.
Orchards, Elk and Shire Horses: The SilverShire Farm Carriage Adventure
![A backview of two black Shire draft horses harnessed to a carriage (not shown) with an apple orchard in the background](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230922_104035-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
These Shire draft horse-drawn carriage rides will carry you through Adams County’s scenic countryside!
Homewood Cemetery: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Final Resting Place
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This gothic cemetery in Pittsburgh will delight your hidden taphophile!
Unlocking History: The Untold Stories and Forgotten Art of Old Burlington County Jail
![The front edifice of the Old Burlington County Jail](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230415_134007-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Unlock the secrets of Old Burlington County Jail, where every stone and scratch tells a story waiting to be heard.
Unlock Her Story: The Lucy Burns Museum and Tales of a Suffragist Hero
![An exhibit at the Lucy Burns Museum in Workhouse Arts Center](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230303_125627-1-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
This museum details Lucy Burns’ imprisonment at the Lorton Reformatory as well as the history of this infamous correctional facility.
A Spirited Walk Through Gettysburg: Blood on the Battlefield
![Looking toward the Lincoln Inn across Lincoln Square](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230923_192244.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Blood on the Battlefield ghost walk invites you to tread Gettysburg’s streets and dark alleys, which echo with whispers of its violent past.
Meeting the Ghosts of Hill View Manor
![Hill View Manor](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20221001_195157-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
This abandoned nursing home is still filled with its former residents. Come meet Jimmy, Julius, Mary Virginia, George and Grace!