Everything Adams
August 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
This is an assortment of historical locations for John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
Cape Cod
August 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Huge shout out to our friends Ed, Maria, and Baxter for letting us stay with them. We would also like to thank them for the personal tour of beautiful Cape Cod!
Newport and Providence
August 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Had a great visit with family. Also, we perused the absurd opulence of the area.
Yale University and Mystic Seaport
August 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Hello Connect I Cut. Making our way west, we stopped at these wonderful and historic spots.
Weir Farm National Historic Park
August 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
This is the second (of two) National Parks dedicated to an American artist. We also went to the other. Anyone remember the other one? LOL. Moving on…Mr. Weir was one of the first impressionist.
Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park NY
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Beautiful mansion with the original interior intact. The smallest of all the Vanderbilt Mansions in the US.
Olana Mansion and Thomas Cole NHP
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
The mansion tour continued on to Olana. Great looking house with a middle eastern influence. Then we moved on to another National Park for an American Painter.
FDR Library and Family Home
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
This is a beautiful site that celebrates the life/accomplishments of one of the most important/pivotal presidents of all time.
Eleanor Roosevelt NHP
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Moravian Pottery And Tile Works
September 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
This was a tile foundry which was established by Henry Chapman Mercer. Both his home and museum were also visited and in the same area.
Fonthill Castle
September 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
This was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer. We also enjoyed some Middle Eastern food and some covered bridges.
Mercer Museum
September 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
This is honestly one of the most amazing museums we have experienced. It is a very extensive collection of pre-industrial revolution tools for aspects of daily life. Shingle making, animal husbandry,Read more
Washington’s Delaware Crossing
September 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Pivotal turn in the fight for freedom. This is one, of many, important American Revolutionary war sites throughout this area.
The City of Brotherly Love
September 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
A great day experiencing all the iconic sights, sounds, smells, and taste of Philadelphia.
Who is George Read?
September 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Adventures of Delaware. This is First State National Historical Site. Here, we learned about George Read. One, of many, unknown founding fathers of the United States.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Park
September 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
This is one of the most well preserved furnace communities in the US. At one time, it produced the most pig iron and charcoal around. I also want to thank Adam and Cynthia Young (and bear) for theirRead more
Valley Forge National Historic Park
September 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
This was a pivotal location during the American Revolution. The continental army endured illness, extreme cold, and lack of provisions here in the winter of 1777. However, they also trained to be aRead more
Former Bethlehem Steel Stacks
September 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
This used to be one of the largest steel factories in the world. It’s product was used in all of the skylines of American cities. It was decommissioned in 1995. Still an impressive sight and musicRead more
Traveler
This is the beach we stop at on the way to overnight camp every summer. I teach all of my students how to skip rocks on the Delaware here. Or at least I try to teach him how to skip rocks LOL. When I was there two months ago I saw a bald eagle eating a fish on the beach there. Have a great adventure!
Steam Town National Historic Site
September 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Wonderful collection of steam locomotives and side cars. This park has an active train turntable, history museum, and technology museum. This is a fantastic park for all train lovers and historyRead more
Scranton PA
September 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
One of our last stops on our North American East Coast Adventure. Home of the beloved TV show “The Office”.
