What a year you were. It was not a crazy travel year, but 2024 was fun-filled and enriching. It also began with my first published magazine article. During the year, I met some wonderful people, which is why travel is...
Category: Pennsylvania
Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Presidential Historic Sites, Presidential Libraries, Virginia
Eight Midwest Presidential History Sites from Harrison to Eisenhower
A two-week road trip took me to eight presidential history sites in the Midwest. From the 9th President, Willam Henry Harrison, to the 34th President, Dwight Eisenhower, there is much to learn from their legacies. Grouseland, Vincennes, IN Grouseland, the...
Pennsylvania
Finding History in Harrisburg and Chocolate Town, USA
This was my first trip to Chocolate Town, USA, and I hope it won't be my last. I could only whet my appetite for the many things to see and do in Harrisburg and Hershey. My thanks to Visit Hershey...
Pennsylvania
Following history in Happy Valley, Pennslyvania
I was excited to be hosted by Happy Valley for my recent visit since I had been working on a visit for a long time, and Ed Stoddard with Happy Valley made it happen. I found Civil War History, Football,...
Pennsylvania
Tracing Lincoln’s steps through Civil War history in Gettysburg
Pennslyvania Monument Exploring Gettysburg One thing comes to mind when mentioning Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: the Civil War battle and Lincoln's most famous speech. It is a town steeped in history and brimming with stories from the past. It is the site...
Pennsylvania
America on Wheels, Allentown, Pennsylvania
America on Wheels During a short visit to Allentown, PA, in September, I visited America on Wheels. Forrest, one of the several volunteer docents, gave me a guided tour of this large automotive museum. I didn’t know that Allentown was...
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