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Tracing Revolutionary War History at Fort Nonsense

Posted on November 15, 2022July 24, 2022by Jody Arneson

This fascinating historic site also offers an amazing view!

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Discover the Wonders of Evergreen Museum and Library

Posted on November 12, 2022July 18, 2022by Jody Arneson

This amazing Gilded Age mansion is a must-see Baltimore daytrip destination!

Exploring Forgotten History: Catoctin Furnace and the African American Cemetery Trail

Posted on November 8, 2022June 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Explore Catoctin Furnace’s rich history and learn why this iron-making village was so important to America’s history.

Explore History You Didn’t Learn in School at the National Museum of the American Indian

Posted on November 5, 2022September 13, 2022by Jody Arneson

Discover what you missed in history class at this iconic museum on the National Mall.

Arlington House: The Mysterious House on the Hill

Posted on October 29, 2022September 10, 2022by Jody Arneson

Often overshadowed by the national cemetery surrounding it, Arlington House is a worthy daytrip destination in its own right.

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Serving Sentences of Eternity at Old Franklin Jail Ghost Hunt

Posted on October 25, 2022July 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Discover what haunts Old Franklin Jail for yourself!

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Honoring Our Nation’s Dead at Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on October 22, 2022August 13, 2023by Jody Arneson

Arlington National Cemetery is a memorial to service and sacrifice.

Seeking Harriet Tubman in Fort Hill Cemetery

Posted on October 11, 2022July 16, 2022by Jody Arneson

Fort Hill Cemetery -- Harriet Tubman's grave

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 […]