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…
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…
Underground Railroad Stops In Auburn NY
You’ve heard of the Underground Railroad, haven’t you? It’s one of the most important journey’s noted in history. It’s the place in which freedom-seeking slaves risked their lives for the ultimate freedom. When mentioning term the Underground Railroad, it is worth noting anyone and everyone involved in the process. While it was mostly African Americans…
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…
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…
Savannah Historical Sites and National Park Sites
Have you been wanting to go to Savannah, Georgia and experience a little bit of the history? There is so much history in Savannah, it’s unbelievable. Everything from National Park Sites to enslaved homes where you can take walking tours of the endless history that occurred there. You could spend all day looking at Savannah…
17 Free Things to do in Frederick MD
Before we got on the road we lived in Frederick Maryland for about a year, my oldest daughter was born there and then we also lived in the nearby Hagerstown Maryland as well. I’m always surprised that there are a number of free things to do in Frederick MD. This town has always been an…