The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world today. Launched in 1797, it earned the name of “Old Ironsides” during the War of 1812. The USS Constitution was built in Boston and it is permanently docked in the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown since 1934 as part of the Boston National Historic…
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About 14,000 covered bridges were built in the United States, mostly between 1825 and 1875. Covered bridges are designed to protect the bridge and to extend its lifespan. Uncovered wooden bridges usually only last about twenty years but covered wooden bridges can last as long as a century before any work needs to be done…
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Nubble Lighthouse takes its name from the narrow stretch of land leading to the small island housing the lighthouse. The Nubble Lighthouse is located near the town of York, Maine about 50 miles south of Portland. It was constructed in 1879 and it was known as the Knubble Lighthouse. The United States government transferred the…
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Waterfire Providence is an event that you will remember forever! Waterfire Providence is an outdoor artistic presentation incorporating water, fire, dramatic music and fire performers. The event takes place at Waterplace Park in Providence, Rhode Island and the season schedule begins in the spring and will run through early November. The 2023 season opens on…
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Boston is the capital city and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and it is also the cultural and financial center of the New England states. The Boston Skyline has two iconic buildings that make it identifiable from other city skylines. These buildings are the Marriott Boston Customs House (aka “The Boston Clock…
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Minute Man National Historical Park commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775 and is located 22 miles outside of Boston within the towns of Lexington, Lincoln and Concord, Massachusetts. The park covers over 900 acres of lands that winds along the original battle road and is home to several battle…
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