New York City’s First Designated Historic District Is Here - Brooklyn Part II
Brooklyn Heights is one of New York City's most historic neighborhoods. In the 1830s, steam ferries made it America's first suburb.
Credit Cards, Air Conditioners, Teddy Bears Were Invented Here - Brooklyn Part I
In 1946, John C. Biggins, a banker at Flatbush National Bank in Brooklyn, introduced the first modern credit card system, known as "Charg-It." This local initiative paved the way for the credit card industry.
A 17th Century High Atlas Mountain UNESCO Site - Ksar Aït-Ben- Haddou
Located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas in Morocco’s Province of Ouarzazate, the site of Ait-Ben-Haddou is the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley. Ksar Aït-Ben-Haddou dates back to the 17th century and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
Three Towns On The Cape - Woods Hole, Wellfleet & Sandwich, MA
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a picturesque peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, known for its quaint, charming towns, beautiful beaches, and classic New England vibe.
An 1850’s Railroad Tunnel Trail - The Blue Ridge Tunnel
This is the longest of four tunnels engineered by Claudius Crozet to cross the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, and it was the longest tunnel in the US at the time of its completion.
Gilded Age Living In Richmond, Virginia - Maymont
iMajor and Mrs. James H. Dooley transformed rough fields and pastures into a showplace many American millionaires were creating during the Gilded Age.
A Rockefeller Ormond Beach Estate - The Casements
The Casements, named for the large hand-cut casement-style windows that adorn the mansion, was purchased in 1918 by John Davidson Rockefeller at age 78.
Home Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier - Arlington Cemetery
The property was originally part of an estate owned by Martha Washington’s grandson, George Washington Parke Custis,
A Historic New York City Farm - Queens County Farm Museum
Hidden in plain site in the Glen Oaks section of Queens is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York City.
Fashion Culture On Display - FIT Museum
The museum regularly hosts exhibitions that showcase various aspects of fashion, including thematic, contemporary and historical designs.
The Garden Of Good And Evil - Bonaventure Cemetery
Originally called Evergreen Cemetery, Bonaventure was established on 70 acres of the original Bonaventure Plantation, when the city’s graveyards were getting too full. The cemetery was design in Victorian style with grassy areas and curved pathways.
The Largest Stone Fort Built In The United States - Fort Monroe
This fort was never captured by the Confederates, and it became a safe haven for escaped slaves seeking refuge which gave the fort its nickname ‘Freedom’s Fortress’.
Three Beloved Cape Cod Lighthouses - Nobska, Nauset, and Three Sisters
Cape Cod has many lighthouses but here are just a few.
The Birthplace Of The 26th President - Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
The Roosevelt’s home was typical brownstone located on what was a quiet tree-lined street in the city’s fashionable residential district. Theodore Roosevelt was the second of four children born to socialite Martha Stewart Bulloch and businessman Theodore Roosevelt Sr.
Preserving Over 100 Historic Structures - Fort Totten
Fort Totten, in Bayside, NY is a tangible reminder of New York City’s once powerful harbor defense system.
Norfolk Virginia’s Oldest Neighborhood - West Freemason Historic District
Norfolk’s West Freemason neighborhood was almost completely destroyed twice, once by the British during the Revolutionary War and leveling the area during the 1960’s.
Hike & Seek In Yonkers - The Lenoir Preserve
Lenoir Preserve is a 40-acre nature preserve adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct on the slopes overlooking the Hudson River. It is made up of three former Yonker estates.
Historic Gardens in Durham, NC - Sarah P Duke Gardens
The Sarah P Duke Gardens consist of approximately 55 beautifully landscaped and wooded acres including terraced gardens, fountains, gazebos, bridges at Duke University.
A Glimpse Into The US Capital - Washington, DC
Washington DC was formed in 1790 and is home to United States government buildings including the Capitol, White House, Supreme Court building
A Methodist Camp And So Much More - Martha’s Vineyard, MA
The Methodist Camp Ground, originally called Wesleyan Grove, on Martha’s Vineyard dates back to 1835 when Jeremiah Pease and a few other men secured half an acre in Oak Bluffs.