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Poe wrote important works in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Although Edgar Allan Poe is most often associated with Baltimore, his work as an editor led him here, where he spent the most content and productive years of his life. Dr. Jane Kribbs Drake, a professor at Temple University, teaches Poe’s work in survey American Literature courses. ARead More…
Poe house offers glimpse into author’s life
PHILADELPHIA– The wonders of Independence National Historical Park go beyond Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Several blocks from the hustle and bustle of Independence Mall sits the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site and its literary charm. “I like working the Poe House because it is a historic houseRead More…
Historic Gloria Dei not a typical church
PHILADELPHIA— Ironically, Christian Street here is home for what may be expected, a church. Still, Gloria Dei, or as it is often called, Old Swedes Church, is not your typical stained glass house of worship. Upon entering the courtyard of this historic landmark, you stand on the grounds of anRead More…
Kosciuszko site honors war hero
PHILADELPHIA — In August, 1776, one month after the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence; Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko arrived in Philadelphia determined to become one of the first foreign fighters of the American Revolution. Enthralled by the principles of liberty and human dignity drafted in the declaration, Kosciuszko volunteeredRead More…
Constitution Center honors liberty, history
PHILADELPHIA — If the doors to freedom are made of glass, then the National Constitution Center is where you will find it. On Sept. 17, 2000, 213 years to the day the U.S. Constitution was signed, construction of the NCC began. Serving as an interactive museum and education venue forRead More…
Iconic bell symbolizes freedom for nation
PHILADELPHIA— The Liberty Bell is an icon in American history. Like the Statue of Liberty, it is symbolic for freedom and liberty, hence the name. However, unlike the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell has been a representation of American freedom since for almost 300 years. It is known aroundRead More…
Adams park highlights lives of presidents
QUINCY, Mass. — Surrounded by noisy cars and modern homes, it is difficult to imagine that the tiny cottages sitting side by side on a small withered lawn were once birthplaces to two American presidents. John Adams was born in 1735 in a natural wood colored “salt box” styled houseRead More…
Beacon Hill shares African American past
BOSTON — Today, Beacon Hill stands as a celebrated ‘National Historic District’ because of a rich cultural and historically significant heritage spanning the mid 1700s to early 1900s. The African-American community of ‘free-blacks’ living in Boston before and after the Civil war, were a large part of this history, nowRead More…
Harbor Islands brings solitude to visitors
BOSTON — Are you looking for a place to observe wildlife, visit historical sites, engage in recreational activities such as hiking or fishing or are you maybe just searching for a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic in solitude on a beautiful day? If so, the Boston Harbor Islands NationalRead More…
Boston lighthouse offers visitors adventure
BOSTON — Living on a small island where there is nothing but the Atlantic Ocean around you might be a dream many people in hectic Boston may have. For Sally Snowman this is more than a dream, it is her everyday life and job. Little Brewster Island in the outerRead More…
Updated Fenway Park preserves history
BOSTON— America’s oldest Major League Baseball ballpark has 3,000 new seats, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be any easier to get a ticket to a game during the 2006 season. Tickets for most games are already sold out. If you weren’t in the RedSox.com virtual waiting room weeksRead More…
Library preserves Kennedy’s legacy
BOSTON— Each deserving American president is granted the privilege of a library in his honor once his term is finished. Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy’s rival, Richard M. Nixon, are among the revered figures for whom libraries across the country were named. In accordance with thisRead More…