Monthly Archives: March 2016

National Cemetery of the Pacific

National Cemetery of the Pacific The National Cemetery of the Pacific is the soberingly beautiful 34,000 grave cemetery located in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu. This resting place takes up 112.5 total acres and was established in 1949, today serving proudly as a historic burial site honoring local veterans from over four wars, as…
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Student Budget Trip: St. Augustine

Lying languidly in the warm sun of northeast Florida, St. Augustine offers history, relaxation, excitement, and sublime ocean vistas. Truly, as the Nation's Oldest City, St. Augustine has accumulated some interesting history, both good and bad, such as that of pirates, Spanish wars and battlements, and even the Fountain of Youth. The location is perfect…
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Nash House Museum

Nash House Museum The Buffalo Nash House, otherwise known as Rev. Edward Nash House Museum, is the "home where a community was built," located adjacent to downtown Buffalo. This historic house served as the humble home of Reverend J. Edward Nash, Sr., from 1925 to 1987. Reverend Nash was a highly influential African American rights…
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Murphy Orchards

Murphy Orchards [caption id="attachment_14231" align="alignright" width="425"] Apple Orchard Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Start your New York morning off right with a visit to the historic, local, and fiercely fresh Murphy Orchards, located about 12 miles north of Lockport and three miles south of the shore of Lake Ontario. This 65-acre family-owned and operated fruit farm hold…
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The Silo

The Silo The Silo, a highly popular Lewiston restaurant, has won several local awards plus a major debut as a featured stop on Travel Channel’s Man V. Food. While the food, awards, and architecture of The Silo are all points of extreme interest and notoriety, perhaps the most interesting to us is the history! In…
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Educational Trips: American Literature

We've had a couple of other blogs on the significance of American literary attractions, from Hemingway's home in Key West to Mark Twain's birthplace in Missouri, but none that fully captures the attractiveness of such places. Literature is a beautiful thing, and Americans have proven themselves equal to the prowess of the more practiced English…
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Freedom Crossing Monument

Freedom Crossing Monument Many students across the nation have delighted in the assignment of reading Margaret Clark’s popular and historically famous book, Freedom Crossing, and will delight even further in the opportunity to visit the actual spot evident in the epic novel. Freedom Crossing is the iconic historic site in Lewiston, New York, that holds the final…
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Marble Orchard Ghost Walk

Marble Orchard Ghost Walk The Marble Orchard Ghost Walk is a Lewiston classic attraction that combines the very best of history, education, and thrills all in one. Here's a seasonal after-dark stroll through Niagara’s history that will leave you feeling a bit unsettled and a lot informed. The Ghost Walk only takes place from September…
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Castellani Art Museum

Castellani Art Museum [caption id="attachment_40766" align="alignright" width="425"] Castellani Art Museum Credit Niagara Falls USA[/caption] Start your Niagara Falls adventure here at the Castellani Art Museum, Niagara County’s only art museum in Lewiston. Created in 1978 by founders Mr. and Mrs. Armand J. Castellani, a creative and influential local couple who had been collecting art since the…
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Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds [caption id="attachment_27084" align="alignright" width="425"] Cave of the Winds Credit Danielle Bopp[/caption] Put your adventure pants on and get ready for the wildest Niagara experience, a visit to the one and only Cave of Winds. This natural cave is located directly behind Bridal Veil Falls, the closest point you can get to…
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