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Back to Italy: Royal Palace of Caserta

Visiting Italy again was a true blessing. It was so soon after my last trip. I stayed with family this time, which made it even more special. Over the course of one week, I saw many locations. I never heard … Continue reading

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Gunpowder and Gardens, Part 1

Along the Brandywine River in northern Delaware sits an estate where visitors can learn about the duPont family’s legacy. The Hagley Museum and grounds are the location of the duPont gunpowder manufacturing company, established in 1802. A tour of the … Continue reading

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Touring Trenton – Part 1

Marking number 19 in my Capitol collection, the New Jersey State House was a fun addition to the list. Although construction prevented us from seeing the rotunda, our reserved tour still covered the rich history and decor of the third … Continue reading

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The Pennsylvania Military Museum

State College is a beautiful area of central Pennsylvania.  Known mostly for the location of Penn State’s main campus, this area has so much more to offer. I recently traveled out this way to visit the Pennsylvania Military Museum in … Continue reading

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