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  Fall is one of our favorite seasons; we love the crisp breeze, the colorful blanket of leaves in the tree tops, and the smell of hot cider and sweet scent of homemade apple butter simmering over an open fire at the Historic Roscoe Village. And, for over 40 years the Apple Butter Stirrin′ festival at Roscoe Village has attracted travelers of all ages to this restored 1800's canal town to experience the sights, sounds and flavors of the season. The three days of Apple Butter Stirrin′ officially begins in Mid, October with the opening of the street lined with craft booths. The craft vendors, dressed in costume for this event, offer a wide variety of items from candles to pottery and from dried flower wreaths to birdhouses. Of course, no stroll through the craft booths would be complete without sampling the tempting food offerings that include homemade soups cooking in kettles and apple butter cooking over an open fire. You'll also find a variety of sandwiches to enjoy, kettle co...

  Begin your journey through time at a rural New England town of the 1830’s set on over 200 acres in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. More than 40 original buildings from the time period make  Old Sturbridge Village ,  the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast. Among the authentic structures that bring the village to life are homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, mills and shops of numerous craftsmen. Guests at the village can meet and speak to history interpreters dressed in authentic costumes with opportunities for role-playing, talks, walks, and performances. A new kid story learning gallery in the visitors center is a delight for children ages 3-10 and their families. No admission is required to dine at Oliver Wright Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village located at the entrance to the museum. Daily dining and Sunday brunch are available. Another dining option located on the Common within the Village is Bullard Tavern that serves a delicious menu of tr...

  Boston, Massachusetts is certainly glowing when it comes to history. Five miles south and over the Neponset River take you into the city of Quincy (pronounced Quin-zee), the only city in the United States that is the birthplace of two presidents; John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams. Add the birthplace of John Hancock, and you have the makings of the Declaration of Independence. What better way to celebrate the Declaration than attending a reenactment of the Continental Congress. I am taken to a place called The House, located at 65 Adams Street, the residence of the Adams family (not to be confused with the Addams Family) for four generations. The grounds are known as “Peace field” and include the gardens and Carriage House. We are directed to the Carriage House where Abigail Adams is giving us a bit of information as to what is going on and addresses us all as being men who own land. We are attending the finalizing of the Declaration of Independence to decide on what should...

  Idaho's rich history dates back more than 14,000 years when Native people called the state home. The state's rich history is only part of the reason traveler's journey to Idaho. Many come to create a memorable vacation by volunteering to make a difference in the lives of others.  A century before the state joined the union on July 3 in 1890, Sacajawea was born in what is now eastern Idaho around 1790. She was the Shoshone Indian guide and interpreter for explorers Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition of 1805. She was also a highly skilled horse trader and just recently named Idaho's first-ever business woman by the Idaho Federation of Business and Professional Women. In 1890 Governor George Shoup served as Idaho's first governor after Idaho became the 43rd state in the Union. Six years later Butch Cassidy and his Hole in the Wall gang made headlines by robbing a bank in Montpelier in 1896. In 1900, Idaho's population approached 162,000. After the turn...

  Old fashioned craftsmanship and tales of lives well lived are revealed along historic trails across the nation. The Connecticut Freedom Trail is one destination in which you'll find 17 historic stops that were reported to have been used on the Underground Railroad, sites associated with the Amistad case and gravesites, monuments, homes and other structures that represent the movement towards African American’s freedom. The Amistad Trail encompasses numerous sites across the state to follow the fascinating saga of rebellious slaves defended and freed by former President John Quincy Adams, an event that established the principle that all human beings are naturally free under American law. New Haven is home to the Amistad Memorial at City Hall, a three panel bronze sculpture that depicts the three phases of the Amistad Incident and the New Haven Museum features, “Cinque Lives Here,” an exhibition that showcases the largest collection of Amistad related artwork in the world. Mystic S...

  Orange County, Virginia has a connection to two presidents.  Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States, who served in office from 1849-1850, was born November 24, 1784 in Montebello, Orange County, Virginia.  While the fourth President of the United States and "Father of the Constitution," James Madison, who lived in Montpelier. Plan A Trip To Orange County, Virginia Orange County is considered the cradle of American patriotism, with over 30 historic landmarks to explore.  To find out all there is to do in Orange County and plan your trip go to the  Visit Orange County  website.