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Tag: New World
As we get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we can’t help but reflect on the heritage and traditions that define us as a nation. We are unique in that we have an individualistic sense of identity comprised of a melting pot blend of diverse cultures, brought to the New World to be adapted accordingly … Continue reading Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival—A Beloved Annual Independence Day Celebration for More Than Half a Century
Did you know Sunday, March 30, is National Take a Walk in the Park Day? It was a day born from the concept of getting out and back to exploring the great outdoors in light of burgeoning springtime weather. Credit: Pexels Here in the Mid-Atlantic region, we have plenty of options available to us for … Continue reading A Walk Through Colonial National Historical Park
Did you know that tomorrow, September 14, is National Virginia Day? Throughout its long and enduring history, Old Dominion has come to be known for countless attributes, achievements, and notable firsts in the nation. Some callouts are more obvious while others remain lesser-known, albeit, fascinating facts that even many residents don’t know about. Therefore, to … Continue reading Virginia Firsts—Pioneered, Founded, Born, and Made in Old Dominion
The month of May marks the seasonal return of so many of our favorite farmers’ markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. Some of these beloved mainstays have a long and enduring history dating back several years or even decades. Others go back even further. For instance, did you know that the oldest continuously operating open-air farmers’ … Continue reading Easton Farmers’ Market—Still Going Strong, 272 Years and Counting