Category Archives: Places to Go

Cassville Ferry

Posted on June 21, 2006 by Roger

This morning, we left our bed and breakfast and headed up into Wisconsin. We spent a rainy morning at Stonefield State Historic Site, which we had almost to ourselves. After lunch, we toured the Nelson Dewey home. Dewey was once … Continue reading →

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William J. Clinton Presidential Library — Little Rock, Arkansas

Posted on December 26, 2005 by Roger

Several members of my family I decided to do something educational and enriching — then gave up on that idea and drove into Little Rock to see Clinton’s library. The building is widely considered to look like a double-wide trailer … Continue reading →

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Battle of Lexington State Historic Site — Lexington, Missouri

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Roger

In 1861, Confederate general Sterling Price captured a much smaller Union force after a three-day siege. The Confederates stormed the Union works after approaching by hiding behind bales of hemp which they rolled up the hill above the Missouri River. … Continue reading →

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Harry S Truman Farm Home — Grandview, Missouri

Posted on August 18, 2005 by Roger

I visited the Harry S Truman Farm Home, which is part of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site. It’s only open for tours during the summer and then only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There were three old lady … Continue reading →

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Grouseland — Vincennes, Indiana

Posted on June 13, 2004 by Roger

Grouseland was the home of William Henry Harrison. Now it’s owned by the DAR and the guides are local volunteers. We gained entrance the way we’d get into any house — we rang the doorbell. A woman let us in … Continue reading →

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