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Sept 24/25: Long Island

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September 26th 2013
Tuesday: Got off to a leisurely start and then sampled a general store - pumpkins outside and a tremendous range of fresh veg and fruit inside - followed by the obligatory tour of the local library, which impressed Kate with its wide stock, its range of activities and the fact that it employs professional librarians. The Hamptons is renowned for its many ocean-front mansions that hous ... 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