Historical Travel
October is Virginia Wine Month on the Monticello Wine Trail
Thomas Jefferson had a vision for viniferous activity in his beloved Virginia. Though perhaps his grape-growing dreams didn’t come to fruition in his lifetime, today the wine industry is thriving all around his …
Pawleys Island, South Carolina, proudly remaining ‘Arrogantly Shabby’
Travel along the South Carolina coast, encounter the famous Grand Strand, and you’ll quickly learn it’s an exciting, popular resort area attracting visitors from across …
Seven kid-friendly things to do in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is a historic city filled with kid-friendly attractions and things to do!
Why you need to see Savannah from the back of a hearse
I’m not being ghoulish when I say this, but the best way to tour Savannah, Georgia, is from the back of a hearse. Savannah …
Charleston’s John Rutledge House Inn; An elegant B&B, so why did I bring a kid?
The John Rutledge House Inn, 116 Broad Street Charleston, South Carolina The John Rutledge House Inn is located in the heart of the historic district …
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum is a Must-See in The Heart of Historic Downtown Fayetteville
The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum in historic downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina is a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to engaging, educating, and inspiring visitors
How to plan your trip itinerary using historic markers
I love historic markers. They have a great deal to do with the name of this website, and if you follow me on Twitter, you’ll …
Virginia’s Hanover Tavern; Yes, George Washington slept here
Virginia’s Hanover Tavern; Yes, George Washington slept here. Hanover Tavern in Hanover, Virginia On a recent trip to Virginia which allowed me the opportunity to …
‘All Aboard’ for the Wilmington Railroad Museum
Wilmington Railroad Museum On a trip to Wilmington, North Carolina I was looking for something interesting and fun for grownups and kids alike. My RoadTrippers …
Downton Abbey comes to Biltmore
Downton Abbey comes to Biltmore n> Matthew Crawley is taller than I expected and Lady Mary’s engagement gown is stunning. No, I’m not binge-watching old …
The Wrightsville Beach Mailbox; A Love Story
“Leave A Note” Those simple words written on the outside of a mailbox launched an 11-year love story at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. As a …
Michie Tavern is the place to get a taste of the 18th Century
Michie Tavern In Thomas Jefferson’s Neighborhood A road trip to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is a classic journey into American history. The third president’s beloved …
Pull Over and Let Me Out names its top 5 of 2014
Can it be? Is 2014 really coming to an end? Sounds so clichéd, yet I find myself saying something to that effect this time each …
Five Reasons You’ll Fall For Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is a favorite historical fall destination in the heart of Tidewater Virginia
