September is the perfect season for a history-filled fall road trip. Starting and ending in Detroit, my friend Lisa and I spent 2.5 days driving through four states – Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania – connecting six fascinating but lesser-known National Park Service sites. From the stories of First Ladies to aviation history, this … Continue reading
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Friendship Hill National Historic Site: History and Solitude in Western Pennsylvania
On a late-afternoon stop during a road trip with my friend Lisa, we pulled into Friendship Hill National Historic Site near Point Marion, Pennsylvania. It was the country estate of Albert Gallatin, who was Secretary of the Treasury during Jefferson and Madison presidencies. After a quick tour of the historic home at Friendship Hill, we … Continue reading

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