The Confederate White House
Things To Do in Richmond
2009-07-14 - One advantage of visiting the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond is that the Confederate White House is literally right next door. My parents and I were able to get tickets for a tour of the Con...
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Visiting the Old Idaho Penitentiary
Things To Do in Boise
2009-01-13 - My parents and I made it out to the Old Idaho Penitentiary on one of the last warm days here. The Penitentiary, an Idaho State Historical Site, housed criminals from 1870 to 1973. It is interesting...
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Abraham Lincoln's House and Tomb
Things To Do in Springfield
2009-09-22 - Even more moving and memorable than the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum was the Lincoln Home National Historic Site not far away. After learning more about Lincoln's life, I especially wanted t...
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Fort Dobbs, North Carolina
Things To Do in Statesville
2009-06-16 - The first real historical place my family and I visited on our trip was Fort Dobbs in Statesville, North Carolina. Since my sister and her family live right in Statesville, we took time to stop by ...
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Following the Oregon Trail
Things To Do in Baker City
2009-04-28 - About a week ago, my parents and I headed over to Baker City, Oregon to visit the popular Oregon Trail Interpretative Center. This center high on a hill features exhibits, replica wagons, videos, a...
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Things To Do in Springfield
2009-09-15 - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois is a must see for anyone interested in Lincoln. My family and I were not able to visit the library since it was closed t...
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