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VA: Visit Nine Historic Sites for Only $10 in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA Exit 177: The Alexandria Key to the City museum pass offers visitors the best way to unlock Alexandria’s rich history. For only $10 this pass grants you access to nine historic sites. From the nation’s first president to … Continue reading
Posted in History, Military, Museum, Nature, Virginia
Tagged 18th-century, Alexandria, American, apothecary, archaeology, building, Carlyle, civil, Civil War, co-founder, firehouse, Fort Ward, friendship, Gadsby's, garden, historic, History, Lee-Fendall, lyceum, Museum, nation, original, President, rights, Stabler-Leadbeater, tavern, Virginia
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VA: Experience Battle of Petersburg First Hand
Petersburg,VA Exit 52: For all Revolutionary War buffs you can attend the 233nd anniversary of the Reenactment of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg. The re-created battles and encampment will be held at Battersea, the home of Colonel John Banister, the … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Fun, History, Military, Nature, Special Event, Virginia
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FL: Warbird Airshow for Military Aviation, Copter Rides, Parachute Jumps
Titusville, FL Exit 215: The 38th annual 3-day event, the Valiant Air Command TICO Warbird Airshow, highlights military aviation and features some of the most famous trainer, transport, fighter and bomber aircraft that flew in combat around the world. In addition … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Food, Fun, Kids, Military, Museum, Nature, Special Event
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NC: Airborne & Special Operations Museum
Fayetteville, NC Exit 46: The legends of those who jump into battle are covered through this museum in artifacts and film. The impressive 5-story glass walled lobby sets the stage with 2 fully deployed parachutes: a WW II era T-5 … Continue reading
Posted in History, Military, Museum, North Carolina
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VA: George Washington Birthday Celebration
Va Exit 177: A citywide celebration is held for the anniversary of George Washington’s birth in his adopted hometown of Alexandria. The annual George Washington Birthday Parade, the largest and oldest in the country celebrating this Founding Father, winds its … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Festival, Food, History, Military, Nature, Special Event, Virginia
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FL: Second Seminole War Reenactment
Clewiston, FL Exit 24: There will be battle reenactment to honor the Seminole’s struggle and sacrifice to remain in their homeland. You’ll be able to learn from the historical and cultural display of authentic weapons, soldier and warrior attire and … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Food, Fun, History, Kids, Military, Nature, Special Event, Uncategorized
Tagged alligator, archery, artisan, Big Cypress Reservation, Billie Swamp Safari, camp, Clewiston, competition, crafts, cultural, cypress, dancing, Florida, Food, Historical, iron, music, pioneer, primitive, reservation, Seminole, settler, silver, snake, soldier, stomp, technique, throw, tomahawk, trade, war, wood, wrestling
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MA: Buy an Americana Present – Paul Revere’s Lantern
MA Exit 30: Concord Museum – For young and old alike, it really is exciting bumping into the famous 1775 Paul Revere lantern right here in this museum.In their gift shop, you can buy a reproduction of that lantern. Here’s … Continue reading
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PA: South Pacific Fly-in and Clam Bake
Greater Reading, PA: Here’s your chance to take part in a 50’s style Pilot’s Paradise Celebration at the Reading Air’s 1st Annual South Pacific Fly-in Clam Bake. Whether you fly-in by plane or drive in in a car, spend the afternoon … Continue reading
FL: Space Shuttle Atlantis Finds a Home
FL Exit 212: Space shuttle Atlantis will be unveiled at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on June 29 for its new mission to inspire those who visit it; It will be on permanent display. The Space Coast will be one … Continue reading