24 Hours in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a historic port city along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina. Steeped in history ranging from pirate visitors […]
Historical Travel
There’s a Presidential detective story waiting at Madison’s Montpelier
Proceeding through the gates along the scenic driveway leading to Montpelier the unsuspecting traveler may not be fully prepared for what awaits.
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Valley Forge with Grandma and an eight year old in 95 degree weather – it was fun
Taking summer trips to historic places can be risky depending on where you go. Crowds, high temps, cranky traveling companions can all
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Four top destinations waiting for you in Hampton Roads Virginia
Virginia’s Hampton Roads region offers a multitude of options for travelers
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Philadelphia’s Valley Green Inn – A Historic Tavern On The Wissahickon
Thank goodness my Garmin knows where to take me. I can see it might be a challenge finding my way to the
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North Carolina Museum of Art; where art and nature combine
The North Carolina Museum of Art is an amazing treasure in the Heart of Carolina. Located in Raleigh it is one
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Journey to see an incredibly historic door
Have you ever visited a tourist site that left you feeling kind of disappointed? I’ve traveled the Petersburg/Richmond corridor of I-95 my
Why a freezing cold visit to Arlington National Cemetery is worth every minute
A wind chill of sixteen degrees – that’s cold. Thank goodness the sun was popping out in fits and spurts from behind
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Middleton Tavern in Annapolis – A Colonial Tavern In A Capital City
I made my way back to one of my favorite historical dining establishments. Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland. Despite the fact Middleton
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The Ave Maria Grotto – “Miniature Miracles” in Cullman, Alabama
Driving through Alabama we stopped for the night in the town of Cullman. Cullman is about equal distance between Huntsville to the
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A winter day in Annapolis, Maryland
The Capital dome is a renowned part of the Annapolis sky line. I grew up a few short miles west of
Ivy Green – Home to America’s “First Lady of Courage” Helen Keller
“Wasn’t she purdy?” Okay, maybe she said “pretty” but the docent’s Alabama drawl and obvious affection for Helen Keller was unmistakable. As
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Five favorite travel discoveries of 2012
2012 was a pretty exciting year. I’d been a local travel writer for a while, but finally decided to branch out and
Christmas shopping in the land of lost luggage
The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama is where items left behind on planes, at airports or lost in transit go
For a Moving and Educational Stop on Vacation, Visit the Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery, located in Raleigh’s Historic Oakwood District, is more than just a cemetery. It gives a window into the city’s history and is the final resting place for some of Raleigh’s most distinguished citizens. It also makes an excellent itinerary item. PullOverandLetMeOut will take you there to discover more about this historic site in the City of Oaks.
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A day on the USS Enterprise
I spent part of Veteran’s Day weekend in Norfolk, Virginia at the Norfolk Naval Base. My family and I had the good
Visit Jamestown Settlement and spend an afternoon in the 17th century
13 years before the Pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock 104 brave men and boys established the first permanent English Colony on
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“Hands-on-History” is a child’s delight at Mount Vernon
“Hands-on-History” is more than a catchphrase, it’s a kids’ delight at Mount Vernon. George Washington’s historic home on the Potomac comes alive for
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“Hands-on-History” is a child’s delight at Mount Vernon
“Hands-on-History” is more than a catch phrase, it’s a kids’ delight at Mount Vernon. George Washington’s historic home on the
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Ft. McAllister; where history and nature unite in the Georgia Low Country
A few years ago I spent a memorable Labor Day weekend camping at Fort McAllister Historic Park on the banks of the
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The North Carolina Museum of Art – an unexpected treasure in the Heart of Carolina
Paris, France, Florence, Italy – these are cities one typically thinks of when talking about art capitals of the world. Imagine my
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How a peanut plantation helped me share my love of history
One of the things I love most about traveling is learning the history of the place I’m visiting. Maybe it’s the
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Battleship North Carolina by day – Ghost Ship by night
“Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks.”
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Surratt House and Museum; home of the first woman executed by the US government
Have you ever visited a place and for some reason it stayed with you? I’m not talking about fond memories. I’m talking
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Visit Babyland General Hospital and see the Magical Cabbage Patch
Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia is a place I visited out of love. It was the one thing my mother wanted
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The Ava Gardner Museum – Hollywood glamour in a small southern town
Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina is dedicated to sharing the fascinating story of the Hollywood legend.
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Take the Gone With the Wind Tour that brings Margaret Mitchell’s novel to life
Clayton County, Georgia is the ancestral home of Margaret Mitchell and is the official home of ‘Gone With the Wind.’ Peter Bonner’s
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Hildene; An original Gilded Age estate in Vermont with presidential ties
The Battenkill Valley in Vermont evokes images of winding rural roads, cozy cottages, covered bridges, maple syrup and cow-filled pastures. These images
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St. Augustine’s haunted history
Places like Charleston, Savannah and New Orleans immediately come to mind when one thinks of haunted American cities. However St. Augustine,
Ferry Farm – George Washington’s Boyhood Home and Why You’ll “Dig It”
Ferry Farm in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the boyhood home of George Washington. This significant site on the Rappahannock River’s banks is a great addition to any itinerary since it offers a window into the life and times of one of the most prominent founding fathers. Travel there with PullOverandLetMeOut to discover more about this house, the people who lived there, and its significance in history.
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Take a scenic boat tour in South Carolina’s low-country
This fair-skinned girl loves going to the beach, but I can’t take a full week of lounging in the sun so
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You’ll find a love story at Belmont
On a recent trip to historic Fredericksburg, Virginia I took a detour off the traditional ‘touristy’ path and discovered a love story
Five fabulous historic places for you to discover on the road less traveled
Sometimes the best attractions are the ones you hadn’t anticipated finding. For example the time my friend Elaine and I vacationed
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A ghostly adventure in Roswell, Georgia
I’m a big fan of ghost tours mainly because I learn so much history about an area. My husband and son
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor – your starting point in Charm City
Baltimore, Maryland is often called ‘Charm City’ but is also known as the ‘City of Neighborhoods.’ When planning a visit to this thriving
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