York, Pennsylvania is a small town that anyone outside of central Pennsylvania (or history buffs) have likely never heard of- but they should! This beautiful town holds some of the most important history from the American Revolutionary War and our country’s founding. York was not only considered the “capital of the nation” when the Continental…
Month: February 2022
Historic Keller House & the Battle of Funkstown
One of the most interesting trips we have taken in recent years was undoubtedly our week-long stay in a Civil War Hospital. Now I know what you’re thinking- how is that even possible!? Well thankfully, historic Keller House in Funkstown, Maryland, which was used as a field hospital after the Battle of Funkstown on July…
Fort Fisher (Wilmington, NC)
When most people think of the American Civil War, large-scale land battles such as Gettysburg, Antietam, and Chancellorsville often come to mind; however, a great deal of the war was fought at sea and along the coast. In fact, the Union war strategy sought to blockade coastal cities along the eastern seaboard and Gulf of…
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Since the American Revolution, military arms and munitions have played a crucial role in our nation’s history. Nowhere was more important in supplying those arms than Springfield Armory, which is nestled along the Connecticut River in Springfield, Massachusetts. After nearly 200 years of service to the United States, Springfield Armory closed its doors; however, today,…
Colonial Park Cemetery (Savannah, GA)
Savannah’s Colonial Park Cemetery is one of the most historic burial grounds in the United States of America and its drooping Spanish moss and well-built brick vaults make it one of the most scenic too! Although it is no longer active today, Colonial Park Cemetery remains one of the most popular destinations for locals and…