Category Archives: Places to Go

Old Point Loma Lighthouse — Cabrillo National Monument — San Diego, California

Posted on May 6, 2001 by Roger

I was in San Diego with coworkers for a convention. We arrived around noon the day before the convention began and headed for the coast. We parked near the visitor center at Cabrillo National Monument on the tip of Point … Continue reading →

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Grave of James K. Polk

Posted on May 8, 2000 by Roger

I was in Nashville for a convention. My hotel was downtown, just a block from the state capital. I had some time to kill one morning, so I wandered about. There were statues scattered about the lawn — Andrew Johnson, … Continue reading →

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The Carter House — Franklin, Tennessee

Posted on May 7, 2000 by Roger

I was in Nashville with three other people from work for a convention. We arrived the day before things got started and looked for some way to pass the time. I suggested this place and, to my surprise, was taken … Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Illinois

Posted on May 5, 1997 by Roger

After touring Lincoln’s home and tomb, we visited New Salem. The parking lot was jammed, including 15 buses. There was a McDonald’s in the visitor center, and the building could not have held another person. Kids were everywhere, yelling, screaming … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on May 5, 1997 by Roger

After touring Lincoln’s home, we drove to his tomb. We saw the slab, walked around the monument and let the girls rub the nose of the Lincoln bust in front. This is supposed to bring good luck, and so many … Continue reading →

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