History is full of opportunities to learn. Whether you’re exploring a presidential library or an ancient castle in France, history can inspire generations to be better and learn from the past.
I’ve been to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City twice. The first time was self-guided, meaning I didn’t really know what I was looking at unless I stopped to read a sign. During my second visit, I used the 9/11 Memorial and Museum app I’d downloaded to my iPhone. If you plan…
The Pantheon in Paris has a few unique elements when compared to the many other buildings and historical sites in Paris. Currently, it stands as a mausoleum. The Pantheon has also been known as a chapel and temple throughout its 260+ year history. The Pantheon is a short walk from Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg)…
Feel the purpose and power of the Constitution of the United States of America at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It’s more than just a collection of artifacts. It’s an interactive classroom that gives you a deeper understanding of why the Constitution begins with three simple words: “We the People…” Philadelphia offers so much…
While on business in Philadelphia, I was excited to spend some time at the Museum of the American Revolution. I’d walked the Freedom Trail in Boston and stood on the bridge in Massachusetts where the famed “Shot Heard Round the World” was, well… heard. So learning about the American Revolution as a whole was intriguing….
During my first visit to Versailles, I focused on the magnificent palace and gardens immediately surrounding it. During my second visit, I made it a point to explore the Estate of Trianon, which includes the Queen’s Hamlet and the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. If you’re planning to spend any time in Versailles, I recommend…
I invited my teenage son to join me on a business trip to NYC. We had a few hours free to explore the city, so I had him pick what he wanted to do. He suggested a tour of the United Nations Building, and with a little research, I reserved our guided tour for a…
I had no clue how awesome the Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum) in Paris would be. I knew we would be able to see Napoleon’s tomb (which is magnifique), but I was surprised at all the other aspects of military history that were on display. The museum holds 500,000 historical military artifacts. Like many other…
Before visiting Nashville, my daughter had no clue who Patsy Cline was, let alone the songs she had written. But it turns out, this museum was her favorite stop on our whirlwind Nashville adventure. Music City USA is riddled with museums and restaurants dedicated to various country music stars. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll…
The Louvre Museum in Paris is massive. It’s impossible to enjoy every piece of art on display. The Louvre houses more than 380,000 pieces of art, but not all of them are on display. How long do you want to spend admiring the art of the Louvre? Chances are you have a few hours before…
As a big fan of jazz music, I was excited to explore the New Orleans Jazz Museum when I was in the Big Easy for a work conference. I was even more intrigued when I discovered it also housed displays on the U.S. Mint, which initially was operated in the same building. Since I didn’t…
