I am so excited to introduce you to the Berkeley Plantation. This is a history rich site that sits proudly on the James River in Charles City, Virginia. Berkeley is, both, a Virginia State and National Landmark. I hope my pictures will provide you with enough evidence that this is probably the most beautiful location … More Plantation Visit #3 – The Berkeley Plantation – Charles City, Virginia
I am a history lover, for sure, but I also find a different kind of peace when I am outside in nature. I enjoy exploring beautiful places. I am not a brave solo hiker, but I do enjoy walking around in scenic areas and exploring with a tour guide. My love of nature and the … More Natural Wonders: The Natural Bridge
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to travel from San Diego, California to Raleigh, North Carolina. I was not on vacation, but rather, I was helping my friend, Jennifer, move east to attend Grad School at North Carolina State University. When we began our journey across the country, we wanted to take a … More A Detour to Honor the Past: The Civil Rights Memorials
Living in Delaware you get a little spoiled…I truly love living there. Why? Well, for one amazing reason. Because no matter where you drive, the views and landscapes are absolutely, well, what word am I searching for? I learned a word a long time ago that seems to fit perfectly right now. I can honestly … More Acadia National Park / Maine in the Fall
I have done quite a bit of traveling. I have also visited more than two hundred historic sites since 2009. In all of my travels, THIS, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, is the most impressive, the most memorable, and the most important historic site I have ever visited. Magnolia is rich in American history which dates … More Plantation Visits #2 – Magnolia Gardens – Charleston, South Carolina
I became interested in Black history during a class on Women’s History, surprisingly. My Professor, and friend, Dr. Linda Dudik (WWII Experience), taught the course. About half way into the class, Linda began telling a story about an enslaved woman by the name of Harriet Jacobs. That one woman’s story truly became a main thread … More Plantation Visits #1 – Boone-Hall – Charleston, South Carolina
Part of traveling, for me, is to just be in the car, driving along, and see a sign pointing me somewhere, and I simply follow it. That is exactly how I stumbled upon a charming “country home” in Staatsburg, NY. The town of Staatsburg dates as far back to 1690, when the English colonial government … More A Wonderful Trip Back in Time: The Gilded Age at Staatsburg State Historic Site
One of the best ideas I ever had was to make themes for my travels. I have four or five themes, but this particular trip falls under visiting all of our President’s homes and/or libraries. I have been blessed to have visited several over the past few years and I wish I had taken more … More The Hermitage: President Andrew Jackson’s Home, Nashville, Tennessee
I, like so many of us, spent most of my childhood visiting historic places of interest during field trips in school. I grew up in San Diego so there were many cool places to tour right in my backyard. As I grew older, I visited the Missions, Balboa Park, Cabrillo National Monument, and many other … More Traveling to Historic Sites and Museums – The Truth Meter
Planning a trip to Hyde Park, NY? Don’t plan just a single day trip. This tiny town is a treasure trove, filled with incredible history from many eras. You’ll want to spend three or more days here to see as much as possible, and then you probably won’t see it all. … More Hyde Park, New York is FDR and So Much More
American History for Travelers 