Historical Travel
Step Inside The Haines Shoe House in York, Pennsylvania
Whenever I’m traveling to a specific destination, I do my research in advance to find the most unique attractions in the area. Hence, when I learned I’d be attending my nephew’s wedding at Wyndridge …
48-Hours In Huntsville, Alabama
I first arrived in Huntsville for a conference in 2017 with no preconceived notions of what to expect. However, as I spent a little time …
Skellig Michael – The Ultimate Irish Experience
A Guest Post by Katrina Pederson Morrocco Cary, North Carolina The Skellig Islands are off the west coast of Ireland. 4 Tips to help you …
How to Spend Saturday Afternoon on Solomons Island, Maryland
When traveling to the DC area, I like to make sure to leave a little spare time for solo exploration. While on a recent visit …
‘Apollo 11’ Relive the 1969 Moon Mission at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Apollo 11 was a pivotal moment in American history. It was the culmination of the space race and the first mission placing a man on …
Why I Love Washington, DC in Winter
Having grown up just outside Washington, DC, trips into the city weren’t uncommon in my youth. After college, I lived off Wisconsin Avenue on the Maryland …
Eight Favorite Colonial Taverns
Eat, Drink, And Be Merry! Yes, dining at a colonial tavern is a culinary historical rush. There’s something magical about stepping back in time to experience …
Plan a Revolutionary Visit to Yorktown, Virginia
First, let me explain, it wasn’t that I had no interest in seeing Yorktown, Virginia. On the contrary. I’d been wanting to visit the historic …
11 Fun Things To Do In Hershey & Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
When I was a kid growing up in Maryland, my father would take us on car trips to Hershey and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. I …
Touring the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg
It’s the green glazed terra cotta tile dome catching my eye upon spotting the Pennsylvania State Capitol building. The huge dome sits atop the grand …
Chihuly At Biltmore
I first learned about Dale Chihuly’s dramatic creations from a friend who saw his exhibition in Dallas, a few years ago. Thus, upon discovering the …
Fun Things to Do In Québec, Canada — Beyond Maple and Moose
When I travel beyond the Southeastern U.S. it’s usually a pretty spectacular adventure. Thus, when I registered to attend the Women In Travel Sumit (WITS18) …
24 Hours In Richmond, Virginia
Special thanks to Meghan Gearino and Erin Bagnell at VisitRichmondVA.com for assisting me with my itinerary and for the attractions guest pass. As always, all …
What Happened at Appomattox Court House During the Civil War?
What happened at Appomattox Court House during the Civil War? On April 9, 1865, the small hamlet in south-central Virginia became eternally connected to one …
