The perfect way to spend a cool October day is in the historic and spooky town of Salem, Massachusetts! With hundreds of years of history, the town is best known for the witch trials that took place in the spring of 1692. Each autumn, the sleepy coastal town of Salem proudly embraces its history of…
Old Powder House (Somerville, MA)
One of the more obscure, yet ancient buildings in Massachusetts is the Old Powder House in Somerville. With over 300 years of history, it pre-dates the United States and played a central role in the preceding months of the American Revolution. While it doesn’t take long to experience, the historic stone structure is worth the…
Joseph Warren: Doctor & Patriot
Doctor Joseph Warren was one of the most brilliant, passionate and involved Patriots of revolutionary Boston; however, many Americans know very little about the man. In his time, he was a very well-known and loved physician, community leader and member of the Sons of Liberty. Today, we’ll explore his life, contributions to the revolutionary movement…
Jason Russell House (Arlington, MA)
April 19, 1775, is a date that will forever hold a place of supreme importance in American history and lore. The first shots on Lexington Green, the brave stand at Concord’s North Bridge and the redcoat’s bloody retreat towards Boston are all memories of that day; however, there is more to the story. In fact,…
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse (New London, CT)
The bright red colonial schoolhouse that once had famed American spy Nathan Hale as schoolteacher now sits on the city streets of New London. Although it has been moved from its original location, the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse (19 Atlantic St, New London, CT 06320) still proudly displays and teaches a unique Connecticut and Revolutionary War…
Longfellow’s Wayside Inn (Sudbury, MA)
On a beautiful September day we set off for the sleepy little town of Sudbury, Massachusetts to visit one of the most famous colonial taverns in America: Longfellow’s Wayside Inn. As one of the best preserved and recorded taverns (also known for its colonial libations) we were pretty excited to visit! History Longfellow’s Wayside Inn…
Artillery Company of Newport
When exploring historic Newport, be sure to visit the oldest military unit in the United States: The Artillery Company of Newport. Tucked amongst historic homes on beautiful Clarke Street, the company’s armory and museum is truly a local gem! Be sure you swing by their armory on a Saturday when they are open (the museum…
Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum of Wethersfield sits in the largest historic district of Connecticut and is comprised of three historic homes from the 18th and 19th centuries. Owned and operated by the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Connecticut since 1919, the three-house museum offers a fun and informative tour that is filled with…
The Griswold Inn (Essex, CT)
The Griswold Inn is nestled near the coast of the Connecticut River in the charming seaport town of Essex, Connecticut (formerly the town of Saybrook). Voted one of the best bars in the state, it is known for its unique colonial and maritime ambiance, live entertainment and New England style menu. It is a must…
Hancock-Clarke House (Lexington, MA)
No trip to Lexington, Massachusetts is complete without a visit to the Hancock-Clarke House. But while most have heard about the “shot heard ’round the world” that sparked the beginning of the American Revolution on Lexington Battle Green, few know about the Hancock-Clarke House (which is a short walk from that hallowed ground). In fact,…
Valley Forge Winter Encampment (1777-1778)
It was a cold and drab December day when we visited the Valley Forge National Historical Park. We always try to make our visits as realistic as possible; therefore, we visited during the same month that Washington’s Army marched into Valley Forge. A feeble attempt no doubt, but we tried to connect to those tired…
Fraunces Tavern (New York City, NY)
When visiting the Financial District of Manhattan, historic Fraunces Tavern is not to be missed. Tucked amongst the high rises and only two blocks from the waterfront, the tavern has lasted the test of time and proudly adorned the corner of Pearl and Broad Streets for 300 years. If the hustle and bustle of the…
The Town Too Tough to Die: Tombstone, AZ
One of my all-time favorite movies is the 1993 hit Tombstone, so when we had the opportunity to visit the actual wild west town of Tombstone, Arizona, we took it! The “town too tough to die” still survives in the San Pedro River Valley of Cochise County, offering visitors a fairly authentic wild west experience…
The Gold-Mining Ghost Town of Bodie, California
Most know about the California gold rush of the 19th century (even an NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers, is named for the 1849 gold rush to the region); however, few have heard of the gold-mining town of Bodie, California. Despite being one of the most prolific gold mines of the century, Bodie had a…