If there is one thing you remember from your American History classes, it is Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower. Plymouth Rock is traditionally recognized as the disembarkation site of Pilgrims in the New World in December 1620. But did you…
If there is one thing you remember from your American History classes, it is Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower. Plymouth Rock is traditionally recognized as the disembarkation site of Pilgrims in the New World in December 1620. But did you…
Portland, Maine is home to six different lighthouses within a 20-minute drive of downtown. One of these is the state’s oldest, Portland Head Lighthouse. Construction on Portland Head Lighthouse began in 1787 at the request of George Washington and was…
There are a lot of reasons to visit Portland, Maine. My personal favorites being the lighthouses, lobster rolls, and the delicious donuts found at The Holy Donut. The donuts found at The Holy Donut are made with the not-so-secret ingredient…
The next time you visit Massachusetts, swing through the town of Dedham. Established in 1635, Dedham is located on the southwest border of Boston and is home to Massachusetts’ oldest home and North America’s oldest known wood structure, the Fairbanks…
Climb aboard another era with the largest maritime museum in the country, Mystic Seaport. Located along the Mystic River, this museum boasts a recreated New England coastal village as well as America’s oldest commercial ship still in existence, the Charles W. Morgan. …
The next time you visit Connecticut swing through Guilford. This New Haven suburb, located along the Long Island Sound, boasts a rich history. Located just off the town’s Green sits Connecticut’s oldest house and New England’s oldest stone house, the…
History-driven, touristy places are abundant in Boston, Massachusetts. So if you are not sure where to start, I recommend the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. The museum recommends purchasing tickets in advance, but we had no trouble getting into one…
During a recent visit to New England, we decided to cross another state off my list, and took a road trip to Maine! We spent Saturday in York. It is exactly what you would think when you think of very quintessential…
