A Visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
A trip to Doylestown this weekend took me the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. I visited Doylestown, Pennsylvania last year and lacked the time to visit the destination that interested me...
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Discover Art, Antiques, Shops and More in "Quirky" Lambertville
Nestled along the banks of the Delaware River is the scenic city of Lambertville, New Jersey. Despite being named by Forbes as "one of the prettiest small towns in America,"it's often overlooked by...
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Learning about the Life of My Coal-Mining Great-Grandfather on a Visit to...
I remember little about my great-grandfather Ignatz Kalina. I have but one picture of him--a fading black-and-white photo of the two of us, sitting together on a couch, in what, I assume, is his living...
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"American Treasure Tour" Delights Guests with Extensive Collection of Americana
Tucked away in a nondescript warehouse in Montgomery County not far from the Valley Forge National Historical Park is an extensive collection of Americana that has been delighting visitors since...
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Harrisburg's Historic Fort Hunter Tells a Story of Days of Yore
A view of the Susquehanna from the Mansion grounds.Every mansion tells a story and much can be learned from those who work diligently to keep history alive, from volunteer docents, to historical...
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Ghost Adventures in Maryland and Pennsylvania
I've always enjoyed ghost tours. Last October I actually joined our "Social Travel" meetup group on a "party bus" trip to Gettysburg and I must say it was interesting for the party alone. One of my...
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A Museum that Breathes New Life into the Detritus of Broken Relationships
To celebrate our anniversary in early October, my husband and I felt the time was right to visit Los Angeles, just when authorities were warning of a potential earthquake, which, pardon the pun, was a...
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Hershey's Antique Automobile Club of America Museum Offers a Little Something...
Aficionados come from miles around to enjoy the outstanding collection of automobiles on display at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum (AACA) in Hershey. Â I visited the museum on assignment...
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Learning about the Past in Historic Fredericksburg, Virginia
Visitors who enjoy history can spend days in Fredericksburg, Virginia, soaking in the tidbits from the many well-informed, friendly residents who call the town home.The picturesque area, located about...
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Tasting Greenwich Village
I can't say I enjoy the "hustle and bustle" of the holidays, so, being the masochist that I am, I inserted myself right into the middle of it all with a mid-December trip to New York.Our local radio...
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Exploring Historic West Chester
Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit downtown West Chester, Pa not just for a change of scenery, (which I enjoy every month or two), but also to learn more about the history of the area.I...
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A Quick Philly Jaunt to a Few Philly Haunts
I found myself in Philadelphia last weekend on what could hardly be described as a "trip." I suppose it was more like a jaunt--an overnight stay, which began on a chilly Saturday afternoon. I found it...
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Whetting My Whistle as a Water Judge at the Berkeley Springs International...
For those who fear they may be bored to death with this blog entry, I'll sum it up in a nutshell so you save some time reading it if you just can't bear to continue."There's so much more to H2O than...
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Poking around the Historic Little Town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
The Gazebo in Berkeley Springs ParkFor a small community of fewer than 1,000 inhabitants, Berkeley Springs offers plenty to do and see for the tourist seeking a change of scenery. It's  been about six...
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Savoring the Flavor of Miami
South Beach is colorful and welcomingIn my neck of the woods it's pouring outside and the weekend looks to be a total washout as well. It's times like these when I become ambitious about updating my...
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Chambersburg in Two Days
The Old Jail, which is home to the Franklin County Historical Society.One of my favorite things to do when the weather turns nice is to jump in the car and hit the road to explore a nearby town, so...
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A Summer Day in Beautiful Bellefonte, Pa
The first time I visited Bellefonte, I let out a huge wail after someone slapped my rear and I haven't been the same since. It took me decades to muster up the temerity to return to the town of my...
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A Historical Walking Tour of Bellefonte
Those who read this blog may recall that I returned to the town of my birth during the month of June to enjoy the area during the warmer weather. (I visited a year before in the winter months.) Â While...
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Visiting Lancaster's Conestoga House and Gardens
Garden lovers still have time before the summer season ends to visit the Conestoga House and Gardens located at 1608 Marietta Avenue in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Once home to James Hale Steinman and his...
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Columbus Antiquities Discovered in the Unlikeliest of Places
Sometimes it's amazing the roundabout way we discover treasures that were heretofore unbeknownst to us. In fact, it was quite by accident that I learned that Pennsylvania is home to an impressive...
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