Copps Hill grave with bullet holes

Damage from revolutionaries firing on British Lookouts stationed in the burying ground

July 2nd 2012
Ask any kid in the United States about Old North Church, and they will likely respond “one if by land, two if by sea”. Thanks to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the church is forever defined by the lanterns hung in the steeple on April 18th, 1775 to signal the British were moving to attack the c ... 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

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When I travel, I love the great outdoors, modern art, historical sites, good food, classic roadside attractions, and long drives in a convertible. Preferably all at once. The nickname is a tribute to a wise traveller in the Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, who proved that all you really need to cross the galaxy (and beyond) is a towel. I appreciate comments and feedback from blog readers. If you like the posts, I'd appreciate following my blog; the system will send updates to followers when new stuff gets posted.... full info

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