This historic house museum in Washington DC has many stories to tell!
Revolutionary War
Discover Little-Known History at the Thomas Stone NHS
Chances are, you’ve never heard of this Founding Father!
You’ll Not Walk Alone at White Hill Mansion
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.
Step Back in Time at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Explore the storied history of this Revolutionary War-era fort, one of the most picturesque and historically significant sites on the Hudson River.
Saratoga National Historic Park: Uncover the Past with Every Step
Hikes in this park will help you understand a pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Stony Point Battlefield Offers Beautiful Views, a Lighthouse AND Revolutionary War History
Check out this must-see, beautiful and off-the-beaten-path park with lots of early colonial history.
Every Soldier Has a Story at the National Museum of the U.S. Army
The National Museum of the U.S. Army isn’t your father’s military museum, not by a long shot. This high-tech, modern museum connects America’s past with its present through soldiers’ voices, experiences and stories. Within its walls, you’ll learn about the stories of innumerable individual soldiers — the men and women of all heritages who have […]
Tracing Revolutionary War History at Fort Nonsense
This fascinating historic site also offers an amazing view!
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.
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!
Lost and Found — Hanna’s Town Museum Memorializes Revolutionary War History
Understand what life was like on the edge of English settlement in America by visiting Hanna’s Town, a reconstructed Revolutionary War-era fort and a reconstructed frontier tavern.
Discovering the Adam Stephen House and an Almost Forgotten Piece of American History
Learn about a little-known Revolutionary War General through a visit to his former home in Martinsburg, WV.
Discovering History: Washington’s Headquarters at Newburgh
None of Washington’s military headquarters during the War for Independence is of greater historical significance than the Hasbrouck House at Newburgh, NY. The private home that became General George Washington’s headquarters between April 1782 and August 1783 was where he made some of his most important contributions to the United States of America. It was […]
Seven Fabulous Forts in the Mid-Atlantic States You Should Visit!
Everyone’s probably heard of famous Fort McHenry in Baltimore, which tells the story of the War of 1812 and is immortalized in Francis Scott Key’s “Star-Spangled Banner.” But seven other fabulous forts are worth exploring in the mid-Atlantic region: three in Maryland, and two each in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Each fort has a unique history […]
Staying at Grandma’s Place — an AirBnB Vacation Fabulous Find
We were looking for a fairly inexpensive house to rent while we explored the Catskills and we found “Grandma’s Place” in Woodstock NY. Perfect for a couple or small family, Grandma’s Place is walking distance to the center of Woodstock. The house sleeps four comfortably: one double bed and one queen bed. The […]