In 1513 Juan Ponce de Leon “discovered” what is now Florida and named it La Florida, the flowers. He was a Spanish explorer and conquistador of the “New World.” He made many voyages for Spain to look for gold. He was supposedly also searching for the Fountain of Youth. (The Fountain of Youth was a … More St. Augustine, the First European Colony in North America
All things social studies and U.S. History… … More Learning on the Road, Part 2 of 3
What learning is like on the road, Part 1. … More Learning On The Road, Part 1 of 3
Julianna’s take on Niagara Falls from the Canadian side. … More Welcome to Canada, Idiot!
The kids discovered how much fun it can be to play with critters at the ocean instead of building sand castles. … More Acadia Day Two – The Loop Road
Elizabeth’s thoughts on historically preserved places. ALERT: chickens included! … More Preserved Pieces of History
Julianna’s musings about whether she’d enjoy life as a Pilgrim. … More Plimoth Plantation Ahoy
Exploring Touro Synagogue in Newport, RI and Mystic Seaport in Stonington, CT. … More Misty Mystic Seaport (and Touro Synagogue)
Hi from your intrepid blogger-adventurers! We had a terrific first two days in Rhinebeck and Hyde Park, New York. Our first accommodation was an AirBnB that happens to be a farmhouse located on the Schuyler farm in Rhinebeck. Yes, Hamilton fans… THOSE Schuylers. Our lovely host, Priscilla, sent us for a walk past the … More The Hudson Valley
10 Facts About Philadelphia by Julianna, Age 8 1/2 … More 10 Facts About Philadelphia by Julianna
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