Fort Stanwix

Closed for the season

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October 19th 2009
Day 183 (Monday 19/10/09, NJJ) Just two weeks left of our travels. Brekkie was good because it included peanut butter on toast - one of my mostest bestest favourites. Did a spot of shopping. Patient Jay waited whilst I wandered around Michael's (craft tore) then Bed, Bath & Beyond. To be honest I was bored of shopping because living on a shoestring for nearly 7 months did stunt any enthusiasm we ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more