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78th Annual Historic Garden week in VA

Visitors should stop by and see “America’s Largest Open House” during Virginia’s 78th Annual Historic Garden Week. Tours will be given throughout the Richmond Region that will showcase incredible homes, gardens and grounds. Richmond, VA 804-644-7776 April 16-23, 2011 http://www.vagardenweek.org Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Farm Day in CT

 Each year, on the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving, Beaver Brook Farm in Lyme holds a “Farm Day” event with sheep shearing, spinning demonstrations, horse-drawn hay rides and free samples of meat and cheese.  A yummy homemade lunch is available, including … Continue reading

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Lecture on Connecticut’s Role in the Civil War April 21

Don’t miss Dr. Matthew Warshauer‘s lecture based on his new book, Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice and Survival. His presentation will touch upon Greenwich‘s contributions to the war effort, our war memorial (corner of Putnam and Maple … Continue reading

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FREE ATMs at Wawa gas bars

Need cash while traveling but don’t know where your bank’s nearest ATM is and don’t want to waste money on needless ATM fees? If you see a Wawa gas bar/mini mart, (besides their cheap gas and freshly brewed coffee – … Continue reading

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Leave some “Spare” Room for Lunch in Brunswick GA

A pit stop for food and fun can go together if you stop at the Strike Zone bowling alley in Brunswick GA. Way beyond bowling alley fare, there’s a Denny’s restaurant attached to this one. Bowling must be coming back, … Continue reading

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Captain’s Galley off exit 44 in CT

Captain’s Galley is a family restaurant that has closed temporarily and hopes to re-open in the spring. In our book Drive I-95, we list some of their wonderful menu items like seafood a la vodka, clam chowder, and lobster. We hope that these … Continue reading

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Bentonville Battlefield’s Anniversary Celebration in NC

The Anniversary of the Battle of Betonville features military and civilian living history camps and demonstrations, exhibits, tours of the Harper House, and guest speakers. Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site March 19-20 2011 Four Oaks, NC 910-594-0789 http://www.bentonvillebattlefield.com

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Greenwich Reads Together: Hidden Children of the Holocaust April 3

Greenwich Historical Society and the Jewish Historical Society of Lower Fairfield County will sponsor a panel presentation led by Agnes Vertes, President of Holocaust Child Survivors of Connecticut. The program is being held in conjunction with Greenwich Reads Together, which … Continue reading Continue reading

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Frozen Custard in VA

Carl’s is a 2nd generation frozen custard stand, and remains a ritual stop for native Fredericksburgers. It was opened by Carl and Margaret Sponseller in 1953 in a former gas station along US 1, the busiest N/S highway in the … Continue reading

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Savannah Music Festival March 24-April 9 2011

Savannah Music Festival (SMF) has a exciting city-wide, multi-venue program that showcases a wide range of internationally acclaimed artists in over one hundred productions. Held annually in historic downtown Savannah, it is Georgia‘s largest festival. It features music for all … Continue reading

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