Articles related to "Greek Revival"

Bold, yet simple and elegant design is what makes the Greek Revival home unique.

Sailors' Snug Harbor was the United States' first hospital for retired sailors. Created by a sea captain, it provided care for sailors who were too old or ill to sail.

Famous vaudeville artists as well as the Boston Ladies Schubert Quartet performed in the Music Hall. Today Snug Harbor still is a popular centre for the performing arts.

Throughout middle Georgia, in Macon, Eatonton and Milledgeville, traditions merge with the past at various museums.

St. Marys serves as an itinerary of captivating Victorian charm and a gateway to Cumberland Island and the Okefenokee Swamp.

Charleston South Carolina is a must-see for any fan of American architecture -- a living museum of 18th and 19th-century life, southern style with a low-country accent.

Julian Abele played either the leading role or the valued associate's role in the design of some 250 homes and public buildings for Horace Trumbauer's renowned firm.

Taft Museum of Art, Hebrew Union College Museum, Sharon Woods Village, College Football Hall of Fame and Vent(triloquism) Haven Museum illustrate museums' diversity.

Galena is a historic town near the Mississippi River with cobblestone streets, rolling hills, 19th century architecture, shops and restaurants for a leisurely getaway.

Take a tour of the Whaley House, which has been called the most haunted house in the United States.

Lydia Latrobe met her future husband, Nicholas Roosevelt, when she was a child and he was 25 years her senior. She would become the great grand aunt of Theodore Roosevelt

Nestled at the mouth of the Acushnet River, New Bedford's excellent, natural harbor influenced the development of the premier whaling port of 19th century America.

Take the ferry to the Cumberland Island National Seashore and go camping, hiking and beach combing, or visit historic sites and shop for antiques in St Marys Georgia.

Tucked away in downtown Tampa, the Tampa Theatre has the distinction of being one of the city's oldest and most prized landmarks.

Hatboro has seen fascinating history: a Revolutionary War battle, a visit by future president George Washington, buildings and institutions dating over two centuries.

Not only is it economical it is also a great way to enjoy home-cooked traditional foods and get a grass roots view of the country you are visiting.

Yoshino Cherry Trees bloom the last week in March in Macon Georgia. With more than 300,000 trees, the people of Macon say they are pinker than the folks in Washington, DC

Charles Dickens and Queen Victoria never visited Galveston, but chances are they would feel right at home December 1 -2, 2007 at the 34th Dickens on the Strand.

For most visitors New York means downtown where the tallest skyscrapers are to be found, But there are other less trodden areas with their own charm and interest.

The Whaley House Museum in San Diego, California is home to a collection of nineteenth century antiques, a host of spectral beings and other paranormal phenomena.

Explore NYC's race relations' history. Manhattan's landmark Lamartine homes, including white female abolitionist Hopper Gibbons', survived NY's 1863 War Draft Riots.

For lovers of barbeque and Southern Literature, no place holds more promise than the state of Mississippi. Plan a trip to The Magnolia State and tour writers houses.

Try Martha's Vineyard for perfect autumn travel: long walks on empty beaches, biking along country lanes, bird watching on protected reservations and all without crowds.

Visitors who travel south from Chicago to visit historical Downstate Illinois will find a surprising architectural gem amid farms and pristine National Forest land.

This museum in the Eastern United States demonstrates life for New Englanders living in the early 1800's through reenactments and period costumes.

Visitors to Nashville can sample everything from the twang of steel guitars to fine art and Broadway shows without ever getting in the car.

Restoring a Painted Lady or Victorian house can be a fun and exciting project. A Victorian home can be restored to the original color scheme or take on a whole new look

Lively arts scene and good restaurants. The famous and infamous stayed at the Chelsea Hotel. Visit the Historic District for New York's famous 'brownstones'.

The 18,000 square-foot Johnston-Felton-Hay House in downtown Macon, Georgia is a must-see for any lover of antebellum history, architecture or beauty.

Lovely Victorian Homes painted in multiple layers are often referred to as Painted Ladies.

A series of five questions for book clubs to use while discussing Madeleine L'Engle's novel.

Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces.

Revolutionary War History abounds in New Jersey. It seems fitting that battlegrounds would provide a rich history for a governor's mansion named "Drumthwacket".

Martha's Vineyard is located seven miles off the southeast coast of Massachusetts and named for Bartholomew Gosnold's daughter and for the grapes that grow on the island.

Like other public buildings in what was East Berlin, the Neue Wache has served the political purposes of very different masters over the past one hundred years.

New York is one of the world's leading destinations for tourists. There's something for everyone. Check out the diversity of the city by visiting the areas listed below.

This Western Massachusetts region offers up a plethora of charming villages and delicious eateries. Here's a selected list.

A trip to Atlanta can be inexpensive if you pick free or low-priced attractions and activities, budget hotels and dining spots, and use a pass and public transportation.

Finns do it, Swedes do it, even the Japanese do it. Although it originated in Britain the B&B concept is catching on around the world