Category Archives: Museums

Branson Days 1 and 2

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Roger

We somewhat-reluctantly decided to vacation in Branson, Missouri this year. We didn’t want to go far, and we’d pretty much covered the more interesting sights to the west, northeast, and east. We chose October, hoping there would be fall colors, … Continue reading →

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The National WWI Museum and Memorial

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Roger

The first stop on our trip was Kansas City to visit our daughter. We spent Saturday morning at this museum — one of the best I’ve ever been to. It covers WWI is a thorough, well-organized, interesting way without being … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley Birthplace

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Roger

Elvis was born in Tupelo on January 8, 1935 in the front room a 300-square-foot, two-room house built by his father. When he got rich, he bought the house, restored it, and it opened for tours while he was still … Continue reading →

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Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Roger

This museum, located on the grounds of Fort Chaffee, is dedicated to that important moment when Elvis got his famous sideburns trimmed upon induction to the Army. The room that housed the barbershop has been redone, with photos of Elvis’ … Continue reading →

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Tiny Town Depot

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Roger

Arkansas native Frank Moshinskie built a train display around the family Christmas tree every year. After a while, he decided it was too fun to take down. He kept adding to it and the end result is Tiny Town. It’s … Continue reading →

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