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Statue of Liberty National Monument (Episode 17)

Statue of Liberty National Monument is home to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Learn about the history - starting with the gift from France through the immigration process for so many coming to the United States.

Statue of Liberty National Monument (Episode 17)

Statue of Liberty National Monument is home to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Learn about the history - starting with the gift from France through the immigration process for so many coming to the United States.

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

“Val-Kill is where I used to find myself and grow.  At Val-Kill I emerged as an individual.” -Eleanor Roosevelt I'm writing this post 2 years after visiting Val-Kill, the cottage known as Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. It's fun to go back and read journal entries about the visit. It was such a different time. [...]

Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

I've dusted off journals to share more details about parks and attractions that I visited during my year-long sabbatical.  In September 2020, I traveled from New York City north to Hyde Park, New York. It was challenging to be in New York City during Covid.  When I caved and bought a car, it provided me with the [...]

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