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Ep 70 & 71 Travel Guide – Whitehouse of the Confederacy and American Civil War Museum | Richmond, VA

Both of these were AMAZING to visit. If you like Civil War history you will LOVE both of these. They are close enough that you can get them both done in a day and if you mention that you’re doing both, you can get a discount (I think). Just mention it when you buy yourContinue reading “Ep 70 & 71 Travel Guide – Whitehouse of the Confederacy and American Civil War Museum | Richmond, VA”

Ep 69 Travel Guide – Island Cemetery | Newport, RI

If you are ever in Newport and want to visit some important historical figures, this cemetery is SO easy to visit. Tips Island Cemetery isn’t large but it is somewhat drive-able. Oliver Hazard Perry is easy to find as is the Belmont family plot…after that, it takes some hunting. You’ll get your steps in here.

Charles Dickens’ London Life

Exploring London and walking in the footsteps of Charles Dickens was exactly like walking back in time to the Victorian Era. Join us as we explore the places that the famous author lived and worked in London, England. Charles Dickens Museum Learn something? ☕️ Donate a cup of coffee 🙌🏻 We appreciate every little bitContinue reading “Charles Dickens’ London Life”

Living in London with Jane Austen

Walking in the London footsteps of Jane Austen was an absolute thrill. Join us as we visit the very locations where Jane Austen wrote some of her most famous works. Learn something? ☕️ Donate a cup of coffee 🙌🏻 We appreciate every little bit of support 🙏🏻 Intro: 0:00Sense and Sensibility: 0:19Emma: 1:24Mansfield Park: 3:21JaneContinue reading “Living in London with Jane Austen”

American Civil War Museum Virtual Tour – Richmond, Virginia

TLDR: This museum is FANTASTIC! You should go. We got to visit the American Civil War Museum in conjunction with the White House of the Confederacy and it made the perfect day trip with our family. This is an incredibly well done museum with interactive exhibits for kids. AWCM.org Learn something? 🎥 Donate a cupContinue reading “American Civil War Museum Virtual Tour – Richmond, Virginia”

The Civil War White House of the South – Richmond, Virginia

We visit the White House of the Confederacy and home to Jefferson Davis and his family for 4 years in Richmond, Virginia. The fact that this civil war mansion was preserved for hundreds of years and that we walked where Davis (and President Lincoln) walked was amazing. Learn something? 🎥 Donate a cup of coffeeContinue reading “The Civil War White House of the South – Richmond, Virginia”

Early Look: The White House of the Confederacy

This was a BIG check off of the list of places we had to visit here in Virginia. This civil war mansion survived hundreds of years and is now a place for intrepid adventurers to visit! Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln…and I’m sure many more famous historical figures walked these halls. Yeah…it was fun. Enjoy!

Oliver Hazard Perry’s gravesite and more

Island Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Rhode Island and we visited some larger than life historical figures there! From Oliver Hazard Perry and the “Hero of Little Round Top” to the woman credited for helping build the Brooklyn Bridge and the archeologist that uncovered Tutankhamun’s burial chambers….it was an adventure! Learn something? 🎥 DonateContinue reading “Oliver Hazard Perry’s gravesite and more”