Looking for the Washington DC Cornerstone in Alexandria
To great fanfare on April 15, 1791, the southernmost cornerstone for the Federal City was placed at Jones Point, Washington DC’s first monument.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: lighthouses
Souvenirs, Andy Griffith, and Finding the Lost Colony
Excited to return to the Outer Banks for another vacation, we want to see Hatteras Island and the evidence of the discovery of the Lost Colony.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse and its Surrounding Views
First flashing a three-second white light every twenty seconds in 1875, this 158 foot tall tower has 214 steps rising to the top for amazing views.
Ghost Crab Takes me to her House at the Outer Banks
After walking from this spot up to the Corolla Horses then back, while collecting sea shells, we had spent all morning on the beach and walked three miles!
Point Loma’s Old Lighthouse and WWII Coastal Defense
Finding odd structures on the hillside of Point Loma facing the Pacific Ocean, I learned they were part of the WWII coastal defense system.
Feeling the Need to Tour San Diego ‘Top Gun’ Style
Joking about the Top Gun movie sites that might be somewhere in the area, I crafted a list of must see sites…not realizing that I had planned a Top Gun Tour.
Mystic Seaport where seaworthy literature comes alive
At Mystic Seaport we climbed
boats, hoisted rigging, built canals, and more, bringing to life all the sailor books we’ve read.
Our Misty of Chincoteague Island Vacation
Visiting the Beebe Ranch, the setting for the famous book by Marguerite Henry, we met the friendly Beebe family, who showed us where Misty lived.
Our Relaxing Resort-like Beach Vacation on a Budget
As we drove onto the causeway from Port Isabel to the island, the water sparkled under the sun in various shades of magenta and aqua.
