The Hermitage The seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson, had the distinction of being the last president to have known all the presidents who served before him. Although he lacked formal education, he rose from being an orphan...
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Alabama
Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World at the History Museum of Mobile
History Museum of Mobile The newly opened Ancient Rome exhibit at the History Museum of Mobile features machines and technology taken from 2000-year-old Roman designs. Tom Rizzo, with Artisans of Florence, produced the exhibit. Tom has a keen interest in...
Ohio
Only One Day in Cleveland? Check Out These Three Unique Museums
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The iconic building, designed by architect I. M Pei, opened in September 1995, on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland. The Rock and Roll Hall of...
Ohio
Two Fun Museums in Canton, Ohio. The Home of Pro Football and Fannie Mae Chocolate
Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro Football Hall of Fame While visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame, I hoped I would see my favorite pro football player, Joe Namath, and I did. Although I’ve never had the opportunity to...
Florida
Three Space Coast Museums That You Do Not Want To Miss
After finishing the history tour of Cape Canaveral, I had a few hours to explore some other museums in the area. I learned a lot during my afternoon on the Space Coast while visiting three outstanding space and aviation centered...
Ohio, Presidential Libraries
“General Hayes” The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museum, Fremont, Ohio
Hayes Presidential Library and Museum The Rutherford B. Hayes Museum and Presidential library is located in Fremont, Ohio. The museum honoring the 19th President of the United States has the distinction of being the first Presidential library created. It opened...
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...
Tennessee
Enjoying Twenty-Four Hours in Chattanooga, Tennessee
It had been a damp drive on the way to Chattanooga, and the fog was setting in. Our arrival at the RiverView Inn on Lookout Mountain buoyed us with a foggy but spectacular view of the Tennessee River and downtown...
Ohio
Interested in Ohio Aviation History? Then Don’t Miss These Three Notable Ohio Aviation Museums
MAPS Military Aircraft Preservation Society (MAPS) Air Museum The Military Aircraft Preservation Society (MAPS) Air Museum located in North Canton, Ohio, and abuts the Akron/Canton Airport. The Museum, founded in 1990, is housed in an old National Guard building. Next...
Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Presidential Libraries
2019 Travels with Roadrunner Journeys
I never thought that as I drove toward Dallas in January 2019, that I would end the year having driven over twelve thousand miles in 2019. Flying the 737 Simulator at the Delta Flight Museum Travel is the one thing...
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