Boston, Massachusetts: In which a Declaration is Read, a Ship is Toured, and a Dream comes True July 4th 2017 Leaving Marblehead on Monday (after meeting a couple from MN who were out doing family research), I traveled down to Cambridge – the last leg of my trip. The next day – Tuesday – was, of course, the 4thof July. Being so close to Boston, how could I resist?
I started out the day (dressed in a Hamilton shirt, of course) at the Government Center, where the Mayor – Marty Walsh – gav ... read more
North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston 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
The Sporadic Adventures of a Writing Teacher
Hi, I’m Erin and I both teach – 7th Grade English/Language Arts – and I write – middle grade and young adult fiction. I am a graduate of both Luther College and Vermont College of Fine Art’s WCYA program. I have had the privilege of doing a study abroad in Nottingham, England and teaching in both Kosovo and Venezuela. I now make my home in southwest Minnesota – my home state – and venture out as often as possible for traveling adventures.
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