What is the American tavern, why should we care about them, and what good are they to us now? Well, the American tavern is about as complicated as America herself which makes them super interesting places to visit. They are many times full of good food and drink and always full of stories. They are […]
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Why Experience American History I get asked why experience American History all the time. There is a short answer and a long one. The short one goes like this. I love my country and I’m sad when I see it attacked and torn apart from the inside. I think it’s important to find things we […]
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Skiing doesn’t have to be your thing to enjoy these historic ski lodges of America. Whether you enjoy the thrill of rushing down a mountain at top speed, quiet back country skiing, or even just enjoy the snowy views while curled up by a roaring fire, this country has all kinds of wintery adventures just […]
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There are so many places in the US where you can experience Native American culture, have a wonderful experience and not be fearful of cultural appropriation. It is after all, native to what is today America! Disclaimer There is a distinct difference between appreciating and exploiting a culture. It’s a hot topic these days but […]
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For the first timer or someone seasoned but might have specific questions, this article will give you the basics for everything you need to know to go to a pow wow. What is a Pow Wow? There is still some disagreement as to the origins of the modern day Pow Wow. Some say the War […]
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‘Tis the season to be spooky and you may be Googling “The best historical ghost tours in America” for a good scare this fall. Well we’ve called in a few spooktacular blogging buddies and rounded up the absolutely best ghost tours scattered all over the country so no matter where you are, you can celebrate […]
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I called in some amazing blogger buddies to create The Best List Ever to Experience Living History Parks in the US and I’m thrilled to offer it up to you here! Here’s our challenge!!! Make history come alive! SO much more interesting then a collection of artifacts or a book. When you experience living history […]
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Did you know The Absolutely Best Sunflower Festivals in the World are all right here in the US? Yup! They sure are! But why? The answer lies, as most things do… in forgotten but awesome American history. (Surprise!..but not really. If you subscribe to This Family Blog, you know there are all KINDS of fun […]
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Choosing 11 Amazing Places to Experience Authentic American Culture in the USA was no easy task. “American culture” is one of those phrases that has a different meaning for nearly every individual. Hey, this is a country stretches from sea to shining sea with more diversity in humans, culture, and celebrations than one article could […]
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