Fall is the optimal season to hit the road on a scenic drive. Not only do the vibrant changing colors punctuate the perfect outing, but the moderate temperatures make for a comfortable setting. It’s the perfect time to take in all the sights and attractions you may have been overlooking, especially those draped in local … Continue reading A Drive Down Nanticoke Heritage Byway
Tag: National Register of Historic Places
Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Have you ever visited the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park? Originally established as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, the site was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and officially designated a National Historical Park in 1971. Based primarily within the District of Columbia, … Continue reading Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The Senator Theatre’s Storied Past
You will find any number of historic movie houses, theaters, and even those now-rare drive-ins sprinkled throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s antiquated Nickelodeon dating back to 1905 to the D.C. region’s Avalon Theatre from 1923, it’s heart-warming to know that many such venues have been preserved and restored by caring folks with a … Continue reading The Senator Theatre’s Storied Past