Historical Travel
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 …
The Ultimate Itinerary For Exploring Virginia’s Harrisonburg-Rockingham Artisan Trail
Though my trip was hosted by the Virginia Tourism Corporation all opinions are honest and my own. The Cultural Crossroads of the Shenandoah Valley The …
10 Romantic Things to Do In Fayetteville, North Carolina
Is it possible to find romance in a military town? Travel with Pull Over And Let Me Out to Fayetteville, North Carolina, in search of l’amour.
Every Day is Historic at Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s Final Home
I got to spend Independence Day 2017 at Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s final home. Though July 4th is a historic date, every day of the …
A Guide to Poplar Forest – Jefferson’s Other Home
Did you know Thomas Jefferson had a summer home? I didn’t, so when I discovered I was only a short distance from his summer retreat, …
The Connection Between Beautiful Belmont, NC and Happiness
Is there a connection between Belmont, NC, and happiness? There’s something about discovering a picturesque town that makes me happy so when I visited Belmont, …
7 Things You’ll Love About Lynchburg, Virginia
They say, “Virginia is for Lovers.” They must have had Lynchburg in mind when the expression was coined. I spent a fun 24-hours in Lynchburg …
