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Forged in History

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Janette

About 20 miles outside Philadelphia, along the banks of the Schuylkill River, lies Valley Forge – best known as the site of General George Washington’s winter encampment during the Revolutionary War. Although no battles took place here, the encampment played … Continue reading →

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Janette

Often called the City of Oaks, this beautiful location is home to the North Carolina state capital in the Tar Heel state.  On a cloudy day in March, I arrived at the grounds and enjoyed taking pictures without worrying about … Continue reading →

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Richmond and Mount Vernon

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Janette

As a Capitol Collector, I have a knack for visiting capitol buildings when they are under renovation. Having said that, a visit to Virginia did not disappoint. Many large monuments, memorials, and sculptures surround the capitol building in Richmond. The … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg National Military Park

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Janette

The last time I visited the Gettysburg battlefield, I was in elementary school…many years ago. Considering that I have been back in Pennsylvania for a few years and the pandemic is still causing travel challenges, I thought it was time … Continue reading →

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