A town forged in history. Rich in culture. Abundant with experiences. Harpers Ferry is the ideal destination for travelers of all types. The town is situated at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers and features some of West Virginia’s most unique history. Explore the streets of the town...
Laura’s history teacher promised extra credit to anyone who visited Fort McHenry in Baltimore. So off she and I went on a little “field trip.” Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a coastal star-shaped fort best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore...
“I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent usurpation.” ~James Madison James Madison, our fourth president and one of the framers of our Constitution understood that when it comes to taking people’s...
John’s last full day here in Maryland, and we decided to take a quick trip into Baltimore and visit the B&O Railroad Museum. It had been years since I had been there, and I sure hadn’t seen it since the roof collapsed under the weight of a heavy snowstorm. I...
“Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude.” ~Cicero Laura and I have resumed our regular schedule now that the holidays are truly over. Our history lesson today, to me, read something like our modern times…. “The transformation of Rome from an Italian city-state to the seat...
Not even a whole week after going to D.C., we decided to return. Having more of an understanding of how the metro works made a second visit easier. I took 500 photos this time! This time, we decided to visit the National Museum of Natural History. The main building on...
