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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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Historic Homes of Denver- The Molly Brown Home
A visit to downtown Denver is not complete without a tour of the Mollly Brown Home, a unique Victorian mansion once owned by "The Unsinkable Molly Brown".
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Hyde Park's Historic Homes
Three national historic sites that were home to some of America's most famous figures are all within minutes of visitors to Hyde Park, in New York's Hudson River Valley.
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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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Tour a Historic Home and See Lights in Alabama
People who love flowers and historic homes wouldn't want to miss visiting the Bellingrath Home in Theodore, Alabama.
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Visiting the Hay House in Macon, GA
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.
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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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St Marys GA, Gateway to Cumberland Island
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.
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Stay at a Romantic Bed and Breakfast in Mobile
Enjoy a romantic stay at a bed and breakfast in Mobile, Alabama. Kate Shepard's Home and the Berney Fly are two historic homes and bed and breakfast retreats for couples.
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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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The Thomas Wolfe Memorial
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial is open for public tours.
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Victorian Home Walking Tours in San Francisco
Walk by historic homes in San Francisco as Jay Gifford and his tour guides tell stories on Victorian Home Walks walking tours, get some exercise and shoot photo images.
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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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Hancock's Resolution in Pasadena, Maryland
Hancock House in Pasadena, Maryland offers a look at what life was like in Colonial times.
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Literary Landmarks Delight Will Rogers Fans
Literary landmarks that honor Will Rogers
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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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Victorian House or Painted Lady Color Schemes
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
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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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Beyond Elvis: Tennessee's Country Music Tourists
In Tennessee, where the concept of music tourism has reached its apotheosis, Elvis and Dolly rule, and country music is behind the marketing.
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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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Affordable Day Trips in New Jersey
With the economy in a recession, here are some affordable day trips that will still get you out of the house without stressing your wallet.
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Bush's Pasture Park and Barn in Salem, Oregon
Historic sites, art, beautiful gardens and outdoor attractions keep visitors to Bush's Pasture Park, House and Barn engaged during a trip to Oregon's Capitol city.
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Historic Coconut Grove is Secret Miami Hot Spot
Historic Coconut Grove is a Miami hot spot. With Coco Walk as its main attraction, the South Florida destination offers a great escape for art, culture and entertainment.
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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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Review of Little House in the Big Woods
Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in a nine book series by author Laura Ingalls Wilder. She uses biographical information mixed with fiction.
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Southern Festival of Books
A present-day literary tour
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Walk Randall Davey's Home and Gardens, Santa Fe
Randall Davey, a 1940s New Mexico artist, left an adobe style home, scenic gardens and nature preserve for hikers and birdwatchers to enjoy on a visit to Santa Fe.
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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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