Discover the history and beauty of the cherished home of George Washington, while unraveling the complex legacy the first President left behind.
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Nemours – Visit One of America’s Most Iconic Estates
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Visit this iconic Gilded Era mansion in Wilmington DE.
You’ll Not Walk Alone at White Hill Mansion
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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.
Staatsburg State Historic Site: A Glimpse into the Lives of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills
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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 […]
Journey Back to the Past at Fort Hunter Mansion
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Rich with grandeur and glamour, this stunning mansion offers a unique opportunity to look inside 19th century life.
Have a Blast at the Hagley Museum
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Discover how the DuPonts became an American powerhouse dynasty at this fascinating museum!
Enjoy a House for Everyone: The Pope Leighey House
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This unique Frank Lloyd Wright home is one of the only ones in the DC metro area that you can tour!
Discover Historic London Town — Maryland’s Lost Colonial City
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Discover this lost Maryland colonial town for yourself!
Explore Art, Cars and Industrial History at the Frick Pittsburgh
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This Pittsburgh museum complex offers three museums for one!
Get Thready for the 60th Annual Needlework Festival
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Celebrate all forms of needlework at this annual festival in Fairfax County VA!
Tales of Three Families at Homewood Farm
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The Carrolls, Connors and Rosses all called Homewood Farm home. There’s material enough in their history for a 10-part mini-series.
Visit the Gilded Age at the Vanderbilt Mansion
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Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt lived lives of unparalleled luxury. Their Hyde Park mansion offered nothing less.
Discover the Wonders of Evergreen Museum and Library
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This amazing Gilded Age mansion is a must-see Baltimore daytrip destination!
Arlington House: The Mysterious House on the Hill
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Often overshadowed by the national cemetery surrounding it, Arlington House is a worthy daytrip destination in its own right.
Tracing a Conspiracy at the John Brown House
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This middle-class home served as a boarding house run by a widow and a base of operations for a conspiracy to overthrow the United States!