Historical Travel
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 enjoy your Skellig Michael Experience There are two islands …
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 …
Fun Things To Do In Wilmington, NC
What is Wilmington, North Carolina known for? Find out with this look at these fun things to do in Wilmington, NC
Plan a Revolutionary Visit to Yorktown, Virginia
Historic Yorktown, in the Tidewater region of Virginia in the colonial triangle of tourism.
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 …
WWI and The Tar Heel Connection at The NC Museum of History
The NC Museum of History is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. The special exhibition which runs until …
