A history conference in the Rochester area was on our calendar and as always, became a great excuse to do some additional sightseeing. My husband and I packed our car the night before and then joined the early morning commuters on the highway. Our pre-sunrise departure allowed us to arrive just as The George Eastman…
Millions of visitors each year make their way to view the spectacular Niagara Falls. If you’re looking for something else to do in the Niagara area the Welland Canal is just 15 minutes or so from the falls and is a fascinating way to spend some time watching ships, large and small, pass through the…
Day #8 Monday, June 3, 2019 Free breakfast at the Quality Inn for me consisted of Raisin Bran and coffee. It was our last day on the road. Leaving New York behind us we drove into the little sliver of Pennsylvania that touches the lakeshore. Rory and Kay had previously been to a little place…
Day #4 Thursday, May 30, 2019 Breakfast at the Idlewyld Inn in London was not your typical free hotel breakfast. There were no Styrofoam cups or plastic forks here. No powdered eggs. No Fruit Loops. Entering the elegant breakfast room we were greeted by a friendly hostess and tables set with white tablecloths, cloth napkins…
I had recently taken an interest in the Underground Railroad after discovering that my great-great grandfather had been named after the escaped slave and abolitionist, William Parker. One of the routes of the Underground Railroad also passed very near my home. I knew the story of the Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania and Ohio. It would…
I’ve always been interested in American history. The stories of our country are fascinating, filled with amazing places and memorable characters. But even better than reading history is visiting the places where it happened. Thomas Jefferson’s “Monticello” in Charlottesville, VA had been on my “must see” list for many years.
