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Re: Canadian Museum of History (Civilization): Ottawa (Gatineau), Canada
It makes me want to go back to visit my relatives near Ottawa. But maybe not this month.
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Re: Canadian Museum of History (Civilization): Ottawa (Gatineau), Canada
Ottawa is a perfect spring and fall getaway destination, PortMoresby. Like many things Canadian it's pleasant and understated. You don't really get the impression when here that one of the world's most successful economies is governed in this peaceful small city. Summers can be hot and humid, but May and late Sept/Oct are special. I'd probably head there late Sept/early Oct to enjoy the colorful tree displays.
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Re: Canadian Museum of History (Civilization): Ottawa (Gatineau), Canada
The museum contacted TG and informed us the name has been changed to the Canadian Museum of History.
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Re: Canadian Museum of History (Civilization): Ottawa (Gatineau), Canada
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: The museum contacted TG and informed us the name has been changed to the Canadian Museum of History. How dare they change human Civilization to "History"! But so noted and post edited accordingly
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 13, 2015: Gettysburg at dusk
Taking the pictures at dusk really adds to the somberness of Gettysburg. Beautiful!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 13, 2015: Gettysburg at dusk
Thanks for the note, Marilyn! I agree. The low light really added to the drama of that setting.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 13, 2015: Gettysburg at dusk
If you are going to Gettysberg, I highly recommend also seeing the Anteitam battlefield. It is about an hour's drive away, and well worth the trip. I would probably do Anteitam first as it the battle there was about a year earlier in the war.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 13, 2015: Gettysburg at dusk
Thanks for the tip, Jonathan. Another interesting stop is to President Eisenhower's home, which adjoins Gettysburg. Like stepping back into the era of MadMen.
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Re: Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
I love love LOVE Memphis, would go back in a heartbeat! Enjoyed reading your post! Global Mimi.
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Re: Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
Thanks for your comment, Mimiadventures! Good food, great music, nice people -- always something great to return to. I really didn't get into the great local food very much, but Memphis is reknowned for its "soul" style cooking and, of course, its BBQ.
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Re: National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta (Where Gumbo Was #109)
I took my photos that i posted for WITW 109 from Centennial Olympic Park Dr. What amazed me is where they placed the front of the building.Below is a photo from the Center.
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Re: National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta (Where Gumbo Was #109)
I was in Atlanta at a convention a couple of years ago, and passed by that site daily...had no idea what they were building behind the fence! Looks like an interesting site...
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Re: Art, Architecture, History and More in Fun Frederick, MD
One of our sister agencies called the Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center was located in Fort Detrick in Frederick Maryland. I visited AFMIC a number of times and your photos of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine brought back memories. I have not toured Frederick village itself, but your story has prompted me to put it on my list of places to visit.
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Re: Celebrating Natchez, Mississippi’s 300th Anniversary
I've met some of the nicest people in my visits to Mississippi. Not been to Natchez yet, but the writing of Greg Iles and Marilyn Jones have really moved it up my bucket list! Thanks for this interesting piece, Marilyn. I learned a lot!
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Re: Celebrating Natchez, Mississippi’s 300th Anniversary
Thank you DRFUMBLEFINGER. Over the years I have visited several Mississippi locations and you're right: friendly people and beautiful areas to explore. Natchez is one of my favorites.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 14, 2014: The CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
Have you ever walked on that transparent floor? I think it would be terrifying!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 14, 2014: The CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
Hi Travel Luver! Yes, I have walked on the transparent floor many years ago (pre-digital photography era, which reminds me that I need to get those slides transferred to digital). Unfortunately on this last trip to the CN Tower I did not have time to take the ride up to the observation deck. It probably goes without saying that if you are afraid of heights, the observation deck of the CN Tower may not be the attraction for you. Your adventure begins with a long but quick elevator ride to the...
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Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
There’s a lot more to Memphis than Graceland, although Graceland is by far the city’s most popular attraction (which I’ve previously discussed here ). A city of about 650,000, Memphis has a...
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National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta (Where Gumbo Was #109)
Exterior Albert Vecerka-Esto & The Freelon Group-HOK We had some good guesses for this week's Where in the World is TravelGumbo, but believe it or not, no one offered the correct guess. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights opened on Monday, June 23rd 2014 in Pemberton Place, adjacent to the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola. This area is in Downtown Atlanta, just north of Centennial Olympic Park. The Center links the American Civil Rights...
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Bobbies on the Beat in Spain's Ibiza
Spanish authorities on the Balearic Islands vacation spot of Ibiza have arranged for a dozen British police to work with Spanish Civil Guards this summer when British tourism is at its height. The idea is that the British cops, who will have free...
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June 19, 2017: Downtown Sylvania, Georgia
Travel Rob stops in Downtown Sylvania, Georgia, one of the rural downtowns he loves.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day. September 11, 2013: Manassas National Battlefield, Virginia
The first major battle of the American Civil War occurred on July 21, 1861 about 30 miles east of Washington D.C. in the farm fields of Manassas, close to what’s now Washington Dulles airport. It...
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Ghost Adventures in Gettysburg and Maryland
It's Halloween and what could be more timely that stories of ghosts and visiting the places they haunt, like Stephanie Kalina-Metzger did in Gettysburg and Maryland.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 14, 2014: The CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
The CN Tower (in French: "Tour CN") is a 553.33 m-high (1,815.4 ft) concrete communications and observation tower in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada . Built on the former Railway Lands, construction on the CN Tower began on...
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Brooklyn Museum: Three shows to visit, one closing soon
Following the "more than Manhattan" theme of the piece below, here are three current exhibits worth visiting at The Brooklyn Museum (America's most over-shadowed major museum) this season—but for one, you'll have to hurry, because it ends July...
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Celebrate Kentucky History in Danville
Local history with national connection is the thread of this report by Jonathan L
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Celebrating Natchez, Mississippi’s 300th Anniversary
Marilyn Jones takes her family along to visit storied Natchez, about to celebrate its 300 years of history.
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India: New policies may bring cheaper fares
India's government plans to use a mix of subsidies and relaxed airline regulations to encourage regional connections and economic growth
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History, Mystery, Art and More in Boonsboro and Beyond
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities in historic Boonsboro, Maryland, which she recently visited.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 13, 2015: Gettysburg at dusk
I've only visited Gettysburg once but that memory made a lasting impression on me -- and I think most who visit it. Civil War sites, like Gettysburg National Military Park , are important reminders of the struggles and huge price...
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Park Foundation Highlights Black History in National Parks
The National Parks Foundation's African American Experience Fund has highlighted 8 itineraries for African American History month in national parks around the country. The themes include the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights Movement and ...
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Canadian Museum of History (Civilization): Ottawa (Gatineau), Canada
Many people don't know that Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. Situated a few hours drive north of Toronto and Montreal, straddling the provinces of Ontario and Quebec-- Ottawa being on the Ontario side; Gatineau on the Quebec side --...
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The 19th Century lives at Duff Green Mansion
In historic Vicksburg, the Duff Green Mansion, host to both Jefferson Davis and Ulysses S. Grant, serves as both living history and a bed-and-breakfast.
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Mar. 15, 2016: Vicksburg Old Court House Museum
In historic Vicksburg, an architecturally significant courthouse that also has an enduring role in history, serves as a local history museum.
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Art, Architecture, History and More in Fun Frederick, MD
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities she experienced on a fun weekend in Frederick, Maryland.
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The Historic Mayhurst Inn
George G shares a visit to the historic and interesting Mayhurst Inn, well worth a look.
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Fine Arts and History Museum, Danville
George G visits the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, in the former home of a Confederate officer. For the last week of the Civil War, it was home to Jefferson Davis.
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March 8, 2019: Battery Park, Charleston
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Battery Park in Charleston. Built at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and Charleston Harbor, it's a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the sea breeze and a sunset.
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Re: Bobbies on the Beat in Spain's Ibiza
I love the way you Americans call our British Cops "Bobbies" It's awesome !
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Re: Bobbies on the Beat in Spain's Ibiza
Has that gone out of style? It's what we were always told you call them (when not calling them something worse)! Here, from Brittanica: derivation of name Scotland Yard The London police force was created in 1829 by an act introduced in Parliament by the home secretary, Sir Robert Peel (hence the nicknames “bobbies” and “peelers” for policemen). This police force replaced the old system of watchmen and eventually supplanted the River (Thames) Police and the Bow Street patrols, the latter a...
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Re: Bobbies on the Beat in Spain's Ibiza
Haven't heard the name "Bobbies" ( on bicycles two by two) since Roger Miller sang about it in the 60s. We have a long list of things that have been attributed to us. Things that belong in a time capsule. But it keeps the tourists happy ! I love researching the origins of words. A word you use in the US more than we do. "Sherriff" has its origins in the English middle ages. But from where ?
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Re: Bobbies on the Beat in Spain's Ibiza
Just as I suspected Paul ! The History of Britain you quote is written by Paul R. Josephson Visiting Associate Professor of History, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts Without leaving the comfort of his leather chair ! Obviously ...
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Re: India: New policies may bring cheaper fares
Given how slow road and train travel are in India, the population is ready for a more efficient way to get around. When I visited a few months ago, I observed new airports being built at a frantic pace. I think India will hit its air travel goals.
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The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, Richmond
Gumbo was visiting the American Civil War Museum in Richmond's old Tredegar factories, places where many of the supplies and weapons used by the confederacy were manufactured.
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National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tennessee
Samantha shares some pictures and information about the Civil Rights Museum, and the Lorraine Hotel where MLK was assassinated in 1968.
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Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park, Jacksonville, Fl.
Travel Rob visits a historic park in Jacksonville that housed Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
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High Bridge, Farmville, Virginia
George G goes on a hike to historic High Bridge, which crosses a deep gorge of the Appomattox River.
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National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Jonathan L takes a trip back to the Civil War
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Re: National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Jonathan, I'm curious about your statement "...there is only one National Civil War Museum, and that is in Harrisburg." How is it the "only one" as opposed to others such as the National Civil War Museum in Richmond? I found your inclusion of "First at Manassas" personally interesting as the 2 Battles of Bull Run were fought on my family's farms, originally Pittsylvania, now Manassas National Battlefield Park.