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Peace and harmony reign supreme on former historic battle site

May 19, 2022 by Amanda ChalmersLeave a Comment

The Cromwell Suite

HISTORY is integral to the story of the tiny village of Edgehill in Warwickshire, the scene of the bloodiest battle in The English Civil War. Today, the din of muskets and cannons are, thankfully, confined to those history books and the battlefields instead offer idyllic views from one of the most impressive vantage points in the country, The Castle pub. Perched on the summit overlooking the infamous battlefields, The Castle at Edgehill is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Britain, Castle, Chocolate, Civil War, Crawdad, England, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Restaurants, Romantic, Seafood, Village

What to Do and See This Spring In Alexandria, VA

March 21, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Spring Events Feature Cherry Blossoms, New Public Art, Concerts, Festivals and More in Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA—As the weather warms and cherry blossoms take center stage, springtime events abound in Alexandria, Virginia, located minutes from Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River and named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. Visit the luminous I Love You sculpture, the newest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Bicycle, Bridges, Celebrity, Civil War, Cruising, Dancing, Drinking, Easter, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Georgia, History, Journey, Lifestyle, Maine

St. Augustine to Celebrate Rich African American History During Black History Month

February 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., February 1, 2022 – St. Augustine, the birthplace of African American history, will host a series of culturally enriching and educational events to celebrate Black history month. The inaugural Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series will be held at the site of the first free Black settlement in what is now the United States. St. Augustine's other historic sites will tell important stories about the enslaved and freed Black Americans who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Beach, Civil War, Culture, Florida, History, Journey, Museum, Music, Spain, Walking tour

Five Ways to Get Outside in Charleston this Fall

October 21, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

1. Fall Garden Strolls and Wine Tastings at Middleton Place Wednesdays from September 15 - October 27, 2021 Sip and stroll a different garden location each week while sampling old and new world wines at Middleton Place, a member of the Charleston Heritage Federation. Built in 1755, this National Historic Landmark is home to the nation's oldest landscaped gardens and amidst these gorgeous grounds and exquisitely preserved historic sites, guests … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, Civil War, Cruising, Dolphin, Food and Wine, Garden, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Seafood, South Carolina, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Uniquely Corinth, Mississippi

December 20, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Corinth is home to a plethora of experiences that together create a getaway as unique as the town itself CORINTH, MISSISSIPPI—The Northeast corner of Mississippi holds a special destination with a past carved by Civil War stories and a futured shaped by the relics of yesteryear. What’s unique about Corinth are the local eateries and adventures that can be found nowhere else in the world. Fill a weekend getaway with activities in a thriving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Bicycle, Civil War, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Farming, History, Mississippi, Museum, Music, National Park, Restaurants, Romantic, Sand, Shopping Mall, Sports, Walking tour

Touring Washington DC with a Young Teenager

February 23, 2020 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

When my son finished 6th grade, I promised to reward him with a trip to anywhere he wants, as long as it was centered on American history. I am a firm believer that true learning happens through classroom theory is paired with experiential learning. So we set out on a long weekend to bring his history lessons, past and future, to life. After a week of research and contemplation, he selected Washington, D.C. as his destination. Off we went on a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Cell Phone, Civil War, History, Ice Cream, Journey, Museum, Pizza, Restaurants, Walking tour, Washington DC

A Journey to the Center of the Universe in Ashland, VA

November 26, 2019 by Stephanie Kalina-MetzgerLeave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to travel to the far west end of Richmond, Virginia, to an area called Short Pump, so named for a pump that was located at a tavern built by Revolutionary War veteran Robert Hyde Saunders. The affluent area is a shopper's paradise, with shopping malls as far as the eye can see and the Hilton Richmond Short Pump Hotel & Spa, was a comfortable and convenient basecamp for exploring the small town of Ashland, located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Beer, Civil War, Culinary travel, England, Fashion, Journey, Kentucky, Museum, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa, Traffic, Train Travel, Virginia, Visa

History, Mystery, Art and More in Boonsboro and Beyond

September 11, 2019 by Stephanie Kalina-MetzgerLeave a Comment

Last year, during the holidays, I spent some time in Sharpsburg, Maryland, where I enjoyed a lovely stay at the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. During that time, my travels took me through the small town of Boonsboro, where I noticed a cozy, cute little Inn all lit up for the Christmas season. I was pulled to it like a magnet and vowed to return to explore the area when the weather warmed. That opportunity occurred just this month, when I was able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Antiques, Art, California, Canals, Christmas, Civil War, Europe, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Maryland, Museum, Music, Ohio, Photography, Pizza, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall

Crashing and Burning at Randy’s Rock Rapid on the Wild Colorado

August 3, 2019 by Kevin Nelson4 Comments

On a rafting trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, there are passages of high drama and excitement around every bend: House Rock Rapid, the Roaring Twenties, Little Colorado River, Crystal, Upset Rapid, Lava Falls. These are all very famous. Every guide on the river knows about them. Another rapid on the booming Colorado is not nearly as well known. You may float serenely past it without your guide even uttering a word about it, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Arizona, California, Canyon, China, Civil War, Colorado, Desert, Disneyland, Drinking, Food and Wine, Georgia, Grand Canyon, Hiking, Journey, New York City, Paradise, Paris, River Rafting, San Francisco

Pony Up, the Genoa Western Heritage Celebration is Coming to Town

March 15, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

Nevada's Oldest Settlement Guarantees a Grand Time in Honoring its Western History with a Three-Day Festival, April 26 – 28, 2019 CARSON VALLEY – Nevada's oldest permanent settlement, Genoa, Nevada, honors the area's rich western heritage with its annual three-day festival returning this spring, April 26 to 28, 2019. Genoa Western Heritage Days is organized by passionate local volunteers and features a full weekend of Native American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Civil War, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Lake Tahoe, Music, Nevada, Restaurants, Sierra Nevada, Walking tour

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