Kim at Purple Iris

Return to New England, Pt 1

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May 23rd 2012
Normally I try to keep up with our trips as we go. However, shortly after starting out, my laptop developed a problem and the screen went blank. I was left to rely on local libraries as we traveled but they often had a 30 minute time limit--just long enough to check bank account and email. So we are catching up slowly and after the fact. But the blog will be in chronological order. ... read more

North America » United States » West Virginia » Martinsburg

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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