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Tag: Flashback Friday
Delaware has forever been home to numerous notable lighthouses of great distinction. With its unique coastal location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, massive beacons have forever been part of the picturesque scenescape, serving to direct sailing ships on a safer course to the shoreline. The longevity of Delaware’s lighthouses even predates American Independence, with the first having … Continue reading Delaware’s Delightfully Long-Lived Lighthouses
There are many harrowing Halloween attractions to take in throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. From spooky fun setups to tours of reputedly real-life haunted locations, there’s no shortage of great attractions to get the most out of whatever frightful fill you’re seeking. There is one particularly unique suggestion to consider in Francisville, Pennsylvania, right in the … Continue reading The Harrowing History of the Eastern State Penitentiary
Bethany Beach, Delaware, is home to many antiquated buildings and houses that have served multiple purposes throughout the town’s early history. While some have since been demolished, a surprising number have remained preserved and well intact, even to this day. Credit: The Town of Bethany The Town of Bethany Beach has compiled a well-composed Heritage Trail … Continue reading Exploring Historic Homes and Buildings of Bethany Beach
Yesterday was National Maritime Day. Established by Congress in 1933, the date serves to recognize the significance of the maritime industry of the United States. It was on May 22 that the first transoceanic voyage by steamship took place in 1819 from Savannah, Georgia. Credit: Wikimedia Commons We residents of the Mid-Atlantic region also have … Continue reading The Marvels of Maryland’s Maritime History