The people, places, and events that shaped America — told with the depth they deserve. Historic battlefields, forgotten figures, and the stories most textbooks leave out.
The nation’s first and largest colony is, as the saying goes, “for lovers” with its marriage of historic locations and rolling hills. Leaving visitors with ample opportunities to explore and/or relax.
More than 100 years ago, in 1903 a plumber with a love of gardening purchased four acres of land with a sunken freshwater lake. The lake was the result of an old sinkhole. With that purchase, he began one of Florida’s oldest roadside attractions.
In Las Cruces, New Mexico stands a memorial to those from the state that suffered as part of the Bataan Death March.
There are some museums that transcend words. Where you can feel the weight of the souls whose stories are being told. A place that must be experienced to truly understand its gravitas. The National World War II Museum, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of those.
In a city known for rich culture, there are great museums to discover the art, history, and culture of the area. The best museums of New Orleans offer you a variety of World War II history, voodoo culture, fine art, and the history of cocktails.
The Battle of New Orleans: In the cold, foggy morning of January 8th, 1815, a future President, a motley crew of militiamen, frontiersmen, slaves, Choctaw Indians, and even pirates, will face off against one of the most powerful armies in the world…and claim victory.
