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William Faulkner's Rowan Oak
The home of William Faulkner is open for public tours.
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10 Old House Questions to Ask
So you want to buy an old house? Here are ten things to know before you take the plunge.
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3 Ways to Fix Up an Old House
Three different old-house 'philosophies' in bringing life back to a historic home
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A Visit to the Past--In Mooresville, Alabama
A visit to historic Mooresville, Alabama, is like stepping back in time. Be careul, though: You may not want to leave!
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
The home of "America's Troubador" is open for public tours.
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Christmas Decorating Ideas from Historic Homes
At the holiday time of year, historic homes and mansions all over the United States take on a festive air. Gather ideas for your home from heritage houses in your area.
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Christmas Decorating Ideas: Historic Homes
Using virtual tours and photos from the websites of historic homes, we glean some ideas for budget Christmas decorating!
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Dickinson Homestead
The home of poet Emily Dickinson is open for public tours.
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Finding Your Homes History
Researching the history of a historic home is as valuable as the home itself.
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Jane Austen Museum
Jane Austen's home in Chawton, Hampshire, England, was opened to the public as a museum in 1949.
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Olveston- time capsule of a lost era
A look at the historic home of Dunedin, which shows us one family's life at the begining of the twentieth century
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Stay in a British Historic Home
The Landmark Trust is a British building preservation charity which rescues and restores historic buildings at risk, then rents them out for self-catering holidays
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Bayou Folk Museum
Home of controversial feminist author is open regularly for public tours.
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Hampton Plantation State Park
The home of South Carolina's first poet laureate, Archibald Rutledge, is open for public tours.
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Have a Whale of a Time in January
Celebrate Herman Melville Days on January 11, 2001
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John Dickinson: The Penman of the Revolution
The home of Colonial statesman John Dickinson is open for public tours.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder
Literary tourists can trace the history of one of their all-time favorite authors
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Malabar Farm
Home of author and conservationist Louis Bromfield is open for tours.
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Noah Webster House
The birthplace of the creator of the American dictionary is regularly open for public tour.
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Planning a Literary Vacation
Grass is turning green, birds are singing, and school will be out in a matter of weeks. So, now is the time to pull out the travel maps and guidebooks and make plans for a summer literary vacation.
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Tennessee Williams Birthplace Home and Welcome Center
The birthplace home of Tennessee Williams, now open as a state welcome center, exhibits the playwright's works and other materials.
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The Anne Frank House
Historic home and hidaway is open for public tours.
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The Bronte Sisters
Two homes of the Bronte sisters are open for public tours.
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Charleston - Low Country Style
Snuggled cozily where the Cooper and Ashley Rivers meet, Charleston made its fame and fortune from shipping crops of tobacco and rice grown on the plantations.
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Colonial Homes and Revival Gardens
The House of the Seven Gables Historic Neighborhood and complimentary Colonial Revival Gardens result from foresight and actions of antiquarians Emmerton and Chandler.
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Historic Garden Landscapes
Here is a garden travel guide for late summer. These ten historic garden landscape articles can help to plan a day outing 0r a lengthy trip or act as a virtual excursion.
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New York's West Village W 4th St
New York City's Greenwich Village is a must visit. Here's a quick tour through West 4th Street packed with delicious restaurants, bars and history.
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Decatur--A Hard Nut to Crack, But a Great Place to Visit
Decatur, Alabama has a rich heritage. See for yourself.
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Campti Historic Museum and Homes
Campti, a struggling community of about 1000, begins efforts to preserve its past. Visit one of Louisiana's newest community museums next door to a Civil War hospital site.
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Southeast on Highway 195 and Others - Part III
This concludes a three part series of travelogues in southeast Washington through Dayton and Waitsburg, Dixie and on to our destination city, Walla Walla.
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Homeowner Tips
Which sites on the internet are best for finding tips for new and long-time homeowners?
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Literary Resolutions
January is a good month for planning literary tours.
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Luxury 5-star Scottish Hotel Opens
Only 20 miles from Edinburgh and set in 460 acres, the exclusive luxury suites at Lennoxlove House, which dates to the 1300s, open to guests after major £3m restoration
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Winery - Mendoza Wine Store & More
An expansive 21st century wine store, bar and café has set up digs in a 1914 mansion that once belonged to the governor.
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Winter Activities in Vermont
Vermont in winter offers a plethora of outdoor activities; downhill skiing, cross country and boarding, snowkiting, and igloo building.
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Writers' Homes in Britain
A brief look at the homes of famous writers who lived in London, England.
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A Dickens Christmas--The Dickens House Museum
A tour of Charles Dickens' home is a great Christmas treat for literary tourists.
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An American Thanksgiving Through theYears
Learn about the context of your antiques and enjoy a special Thanksgiving experience by visiting a Living History Museum near you!
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B&B Outside Washington DC
An easy drive down historic Little River Turnpike leads to a finely restored mill, gourmet provisioning for a scenic hike, and Doc's for barbecue, dollar-a-beer, and pie.
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Become a Museum Docent
What does a docent do? How do you learn to give docent guided tours? Learn about docents and docent training at National Docent Symposium.
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Bed & Breakfast Around the World
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.
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Caribbean Caving: A “Can’t Miss” Experience
Whether you’re an avid cave rat or you simply can’t remember if stalagmites are those things that go up or hang down, caving in the Caribbean is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, offering something for everyone. The combination of unique cultures, tropical surroundings, and a fabulous variety of caves makes Caribbean cave exploration the adventurer’s “can’t miss” experience.
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Chartwell - Sir Winston Churchill's Home
Surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes the house contains artworks and memorabilia of this great Statesman, along with items that belonged to his wife, Lady Churchill.
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DeLillo Novels: Crowds and Terror
Read Paperbacks Cosmopolis or White Noise, Listen to Audiobook Mao II, and Try Underworld on a Long Flight or Vacation to Discover a Great American Novelist
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Fall Foliage in Connecticut
When the dog days of August, turn to the cool nights of September, Connecticut offers some of the best Fall Foliage in all of New England. Here's where to look.
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Favorite Vacation Spots Across Texas - West Texas and Houston Area Attractions
From the historic, educational and adventurous to the fun-loving, romantic or restful, Texas offers a variety of vacation spots.
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Fun Things To Do in Wilmington NC
From pirates to Red Coats and from the Cape Fear River to the beach, there's much to see and do in the Port City.
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