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Lincoln Into Art Galley
Artist Wendy Allen has devoted much of her life to capturing the essence of Lincoln. Her portraits are known worldwide, and she helps people understand Lincoln himself through the details in her work. “For me, his face is familiar and … Continue reading
Mr. Lincoln’s Trail – A Walking Tour
Take a walk with Abraham Lincoln on this self-guided walking tour of Downtown Gettysburg and stop at some lesser-known Lincoln sites such as the Robert Harper House, where the President visited with his Secretary of State, William H. Seward, the … Continue reading
Posted in Fun, History, Pennsylvania
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Downtown, Gettysburg, Gettysburg Address, PA, Robert Harper House, Secretary of State, self guided, tour, walking, William H. Seward
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Museum of Arts & Sciences: New Wing in FL
The Helene B. Roberson Visible Storage Building contains extensive shelving, flat files, furniture racks, and sliding art racks behind glass. There is a large focus on the Museum’s Napoleonic collection, unique to the state of Florida. Ninety percent at least … Continue reading
Battle of Bristoe in VA
This land endured significant military activity during the Civil War. Soldiers camped here in 1861 and 1862. Federal and Confederate armies clashed here at the Battle of Kettle Run on Aug. 27, 1862 when Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson‘s Confederate forces raided … Continue reading
The best kept secret in Richmond VA
The large beer community. There are a lot of restaurants in town that have beer dinners and beer tastings. There are also several places that are extensive in their beer lists, like Mekong, Commercial Taphouse, and Capital Ale House. We used … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Fun, Restaurant, Virginia
Tagged beer, Capital Ale House, Commercial Taphouse, dinner, home-brewing, Mekong, Richmond, tasting, VA
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Soldiers’ National Cemetery
At the site of the Union stronghold during the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, the National Cemetery is forever part of U.S. history because of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. As the first such cemetery, it now features several monuments to … Continue reading
Posted in History, Pennsylvania
Tagged Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg Address, National Cemetery, PA, walking tour
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Yale Tours in CT
Those interested in getting a taste of what Yale has to offer, will marvel at these tours aimed at visitors to the area. Guided tours of the University are held Monday – Friday: 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m and Saturday … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut, Fun, History, Museum
Tagged Alexander Calder, architecture, art, Central Campus, Cesar Pelli & Associates, CT, Eero Saarinen, guided, Hartford, installation, Isamu Noguchi, John Ferguson Weir, Louis I. Kahn, Maya Lin, Medical Center, New Haven, outdoor, Paul Rudolph, public, Roy Lichtenstein, Samuel Yellin, Science Hill, self guided, styles, tour, university, Yale
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The Wild West in FL
Ranching in Florida began long before there were cattle in Texas. Cattle were brought to St. Lucie first in 1591 by Ponce De Leon and by 1600 there were 20,000 head. Some of these cattle escaped which allowed Native Americans … Continue reading
Frank’s Furniture Factory Outlet in NC
In Lumberton NC, Franks’s Furniture Factory Outlet offers quality home furnishings to fit anyone’s decor, with savings of 40% to 60% below retail pricing everyday. It is a true warehouse outlet with over 80 reputable manufactures and special order capabilities. Right now … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina, Shopping
Tagged bedroom, below retail, below wholesale, dining room, Franks's Furniture Factory Outlet, furnishings, home, living room, Lumberton, manufactor, NC, order, outlet, price, reputable, special, warehouse
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