Visiting Memphis for a vacation would typically include a tour of Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. Memphis has many cool places to see, several of which are music-related, so if you enjoy seeing and learning about music history, it is a great stop to make for a few days. If you just passing through…
Everything You Need to Know When Visiting the OK Corral Tombstone Arizona
You can read all about the wild west in history books, but how would you like to experience it as if you time-traveled to the 1880s? When you plan a trip to the OK Corral Tombstone Arizona, you are planning a trip back in time to the famous gunfight at OK Corral between Wyatt Earp…
Historic Downtown Franklin Tennessee
I love visiting the small towns when we are in an area. They have so much history and fewer people so you can really enjoy it. I really enjoyed visiting historic downtown Franklin TN when we were in Nashville. Historic Downtown Franklin Tennessee After we visited the Carter House we drove to downtown Franklin and walked…
25 Alabama Field Trip Ideas
One thing we are trying to do as we make our bucket lists is marking field trip ideas for each state. We want to keep things fun but also make sure we are visiting educational attractions as well. We can do many small units leading up to some of these to add to our curriculum…
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park – Auburn NY
We’ve all read the history books of Harriet Tubman, but I got the chance of a lifetime to visit the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. This is a brand new NPS site this year (2018) so they are still working on the site and restoring so much of it. Harriet Tubman is an important historical…
Women’s Rights National Historical Park Seneca Falls NY
The fight for Women’s rights is far from over. Although women have made leaps and bounds in fighting for civil rights, human rights, and equality, we still have hurdles along the way. The Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Woman’s Rights Convention held in 1848. Women’s Rights National Historical Park…
Visiting New Hope Mills Auburn NY
It’s not every day that you get to tour a historic mill, right in New York. You can find New Hope Mills Auburn NY along New Yorks Sweet Treat trail as well. While visiting this place, you will see that there is a mill building, a storage barn, sawmill, two concrete dams, and a couple of…
3 Reasons to Visit The William Seward House Museum in Auburn NY
The Seward House is one of the most magnificent museums that you could visit. It is rich with history, from the Seward family, takes you back into a time you only read about in history books, and provides an educational experience for any student. Here are 3 reasons to visit the Seward House. 3 Reasons…
Newport Mansions – Rhode Island
When we were in Rhode Island, one of our favorite places to visit was the Newport Mansions. These mansions have so much history that they’re well worth checking out. Each mansion has its own story that almost tells itself as you look at each building. Make sure you take the time to look at each…
Atlanta Historical Sites and National Park Sites
National Park Sites in Atlanta, Georgia are waiting to be visited by you. If you aren’t familiar with what an NPS is, let me explain. National Park Sites have been saved by the American people. They have historical value and people want them around for many years to come. Luckily, the state of Georgia has…