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Ye Old Boston: The Home of Firsts and Oldests
Boston is old. How old exactly? The Town of Boston was formed in 1630. Perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise then that Boston and the surrounding communities are the home of many of the country’s “firsts” and “oldests.” In this post, let’s focus on some of these things you can actually visit while in…
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Andrew Jackson Higgins: The Forgotten Hero of World War II
Throughout history, many inventors go underappreciated. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. Philo Farnsworth invented television. Louis Braille developed…Braille. How many of you could name any one of these inventors? And no. Just saying Braille doesn’t count. Though their names go unremembered, their legacies live on in their achievements. In this post, we’ll talk about another one…
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Spirits of the French Quarter: Exploring Haunted History
Visiting the French Quarter while in New Orleans is basically a given. There is no need trying to convince you to do so. It is also widely known that New Orleans is considered one of the most haunted cities in the United States, if not the world. Therefore, is there a better way to experience…
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A Beautiful Walk Through the Garden District
Who doesn’t love a good walk through some beautiful scenery? For icing on the cake, take that walk in beautiful scenery on a guided tour so you can also learn some history! That’s my experience in the New Orleans’ Garden District. Garden District Tour by Free Tours by Foot From the moment I started to…
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Visiting Chalmette: 7 Interesting Things About the Battle of New Orleans
During my visit to New Orleans, I made the 20-minute car ride from the French Quarter to Chalmette Battlefield. If you’ve never heard of the Battle of New Orleans, don’t worry. Neither had my 20-year New Orleans resident driver! It took place as part of the War of 1812, which many consider a forgotten war.…
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Homestead National Historical Park: Life Wasn’t Easy
As a foggy dawn gave way to a brilliant March morning, I found myself bound for Beatrice, Nebraska and Homestead National Historical Park. In this post, I share my experience visiting this underknown yet significant historical site and why I think you should visit too. But first, let’s talk about a little about the history…
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