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Baker Mansion and Its Secret Connection to the Hit Ghosts Sitcom!

Posted on September 26, 2023August 13, 2023by Jody Arneson

Discover this historic mansion’s secret connection to the hit TV sitcom, Ghosts!

Frederick
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Stone, Hearth and History: Discovering America’s German Roots at Schifferstadt

Posted on September 19, 2023September 2, 2023by Jody Arneson

Schifferstadt: a grey stone, two story building with two smaller brick attachments

Uncover the secrets of colonial America and the intricate German craftsmanship at this historic house, where every beam and brick tells a story of perseverance and ingenuity

Explore Maryland’s History of Freedom and Enslavement at Marietta House Museum

Posted on September 2, 2023August 26, 2023by Jody Arneson

This house museum tells the stories that usually aren’t told.

A Complex Legacy: Exploring George Washington’s Mount Vernon

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

Discover the history and beauty of the cherished home of George Washington, while unraveling the complex legacy the first President left behind.

Delaware
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Nemours – Visit One of America’s Most Iconic Estates

Posted on August 8, 2023May 9, 2023by Jody Arneson

Nemours Estate, with a water fountain and gold statue in front of it

Visit this iconic Gilded Era mansion in Wilmington DE.

You’ll Not Walk Alone at White Hill Mansion

Posted on July 25, 2023July 12, 2023by Jody Arneson

White Hill Mansion on a rainy spring evening

One of my favorite movie lines is “And we who walk here… walk alone,” solemnly intoned by Eleanor in The Haunted, AFTER she’s died. At this haunted mansion, however, you can be sure you’ll never quite walk alone.

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Staatsburg State Historic Site: A Glimpse into the Lives of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills

Posted on July 18, 2023May 9, 2023by Jody Arneson

A white house with a large portico on a hill

Located along the Hudson River, the Staatsburg State Historic Site is a magnificent Gilded Era estate now open to the public. Touring it offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills. The couple, both prominent members of New York society, lived in the grand mansion and hosted a number of […]