Category Archives: Historical trips

Gettysburg

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Humbling. That is the one word that kept coming to mind as we toured Gettysburg National Military Park last week. We’ve been to numerous historic sites, but the magnitude of this one is what weighs on you and you can’t quite … Continue reading →

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Twain and Stowe

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

When planning our recent historical trip and traveling in the area of Hartford, Connecticut, we wanted to visit two points of interest – the homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe. We drove to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Visitors … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Historical trips, Traveling | Tagged Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford Connecticut, Historic homes, Historical trips, Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, Samuel Clemens, Tom Sawyer, Uncle Tom's Cabin | 5 Comments

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Massachusetts is one of four states (Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia) to still use the term Commonwealth. While the term has no legal impact, John Adams included it in their state constitution in the 1700’s, and it stands for the state government … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical trips, Traveling | Tagged Abigail Adams, Adams Visitor Center, Commonwealth, Dead Horse Beach, House of the Seven Gables, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Peabody Essex Museum, Quincy MA, Salem MA, Salem Witch Museum, United First Parish Church, Winter Island | 7 Comments

Belmont Park

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

What comes to mind when you think of going to a racetrack? For me, it is my granddaughter and her love of horses, especially race horses. She reads horse encyclopedias for enjoyment and can quote race horse statistics like some kids … Continue reading →

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Traveling – Monticello

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

In April 2011, we traveled with our granddaughter to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Thomas Jefferson’s home was a sight to behold including inventions that were created way before their time such as a dumb-waiter to bring up the right bottle of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Flower Gardening, Fruit Gardening, Historical trips, Vegetable Gardening | Tagged Family travel, Monticello, New Blogger, Thomas Jefferson | 2 Comments

Traveling – Mount Vernon

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Like American history and George Washington? Well, take note, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens is a wonderful site to visit. The mansion tour is amazing, and the animals, gardens and grounds are picture perfect. If you are a gardener, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Historical trips | Tagged American historical destinations, Family travel, George Washington, Hog Island Sheep, Mount Vernon, New Blogger, Trips for kids | 8 Comments

Traveling – Philadelphia, PA

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

History, history, history. If you love history, Philadelphia is the place for you and your family. Our granddaughter loves history. So in April 2011, we headed to where it all began for us – Philadelphia. It is a wonderful place … Continue reading →

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Traveling – Cooperstown, New York

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

We saw battlefields, race tracks, museums, art, pottery and now we are participating in the great American past time – baseball and all of its history. Cooperstown, New York, is a small town with a big attraction. Main Street is lined … Continue reading →

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Traveling – Niagara Falls, New York

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Niagara Falls is listed by Yahoo Travel as one of the 10 Places Every Kid Should See and by Budget Travel as 15 Places Your Kids Should See Before 15. So, after our granddaughter expressed interest in the Falls, we … Continue reading →

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Traveling – Saratoga Springs, New York

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Saratoga Springs held several things of interest for our granddaughter. But before an eleven-year old girl could start sightseeing, she needed breakfast and the grandparents needed coffee. . We didn’t get just any regular breakfast – we followed her Dad’s advice … Continue reading →