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Exploring shops along the Calef Hwy in Barrington, New Hampshire during the holidays.
A quick tour of some old school shops along the Calef Hwy in Barrington, NH. New England’s largest Christmas Store, a historic Country Store and a gift shop featuring primitive inspired good and holiday decor.
A little something different but keeping in theme with my local holiday offerings vlogs.
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250 years ago today, the Raid on Fort William and Mary, NH. The Shot Not Heard Round the World!
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It’s starting folks! Revolution 250 is now, starting with the Raid on Fort William and Mary on New Castle Island, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. True to historical accuracy, it was a cold day on the seacoast as it was 250 years ago when Paul Revere road here to organize with the Committee of Correspondence. From December 13-15th a special group of ordinary people, (about to become extraordinary), t...
North Conway, NH. Local history, tips and ideas for a visit to this wonderful mountain town.
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Another beautiful day and awesome trip up to North Conway, NH. Join us as we take a look at a sampling of what North Conway has to offer visitors on a snowy day in the White Mountains. We venture inside a giant Christmas store full of nostalgia and amazing theming, then take a look at the historic train station and rail yard, walk around downtown, go inside the New England Ski Museum, grab some...
2 of only 6 in the world! Retro, roadside giant fiberglass Santas, Prewitt/International Fiberglass.
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We had so much fun visiting two amazing pieces of roadside American art! Bob Prewitt of Lawndale, CA started making fiberglass animals and giant Santa Claus’s in the late 1950’s and in the early 60’s he and fellow artist, Bill Swan, created the first Muffler Man. In 1953 he sold his company and remaining molds to International Fiberglass based out of Venice, CA. Out of the possible many Santa C...
Roadside Giants & holiday cheer! Freeport, Maine. Holiday magic galore!
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A perfect evening in Maine, starting with a visit to two amazing roadside wonders in Yarmouth. First we visit the world’s largest rotating globe and then head three minutes down the road to one of the best examples of roadside art I’ve ever seen, the second largest roadside Indian. Afterwards some shopping, a look around town and a walk through LL Bean’s 18th annual, Northern Lights Festival. S...
The hatchet wielding heroine of New England, Hannah Duston. Her amazing story and memorial.
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Taken captive during King William’s War in 1697, Hannah Duston’s, (also spelled Dustin), story from captive to survivor and finally heroine is the stuff of legend. Come with me and see her memorial statue in Boscawen, NH as I take you through her amazing story. #visitnewengland #history #heroine #hannahduston #kingwilliamswar #mahistory #nhhistory #kingphillipswar #cottonmather #earlyamerica #i...
Iconic Coastal Maine. Famous sites through gorgeous towns and epic beaches on a gorgeous day!
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Join us for a picture perfect day exploring the Southern Maine Coastline. We visit some of the most iconic spots dotting this beautiful section of New England. From the Nubble Light in York, ending at one of Americas most famous homes in Kennebunkport and some surprises in between, it’s a fun one! #visitnewengland #vacationland #maine #nubblelight #yorkbeachmaine #kennebunk #kennebunkport #amer...
Newburyport, Massachusetts is famous for a few reasons. Let’s take a look!
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Current status of the famous Pink House of Newburyport, Massachusetts. I explain about the home and why it’s a controversial subject. Town tour, Counting House Museum, birthplace of the U.S. Coast Guard and more. Small city, big history and so many gems in one area! Enjoy an afternoon with me in this beautiful North Shore city. #visitnewengland #newburyport #maritimehistory #uscoastguard #revol...
Visiting a cranberry bog on Cape Cod, Massachusetts! The Cranberry Hwy, beach, history & more.
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I’ve always wanted to do this! Come with us as we spend an afternoon out on Cape Cod, MA via something called, The Cranberry Highway. We finally see a cranberry bog in person and found a beautiful nearby beach spot. Lunch, local history and a peaceful day enjoying a unique slice of New England. #visitnewengland #cranberry #thanksgiving #americantraditions #massachusettshistory #americanfood #hi...
Sunrise over the USS Constitution, Boston. Early morning history walk and talk with me.
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Spend an early morning with me in Boston. Watch the sunrise over the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still in use. George Washington named her the USS Constitution, she’s also known as, Old Ironsides. Launched in 1797 and still going strong in the Charlestown Navy Yard, (or yawhd if you want to be correct about it). I don’t always get up at 4:00am but when I do I make it worth it! I d...
Cathedral of the Pines, downtown Keene, a film location, antiques and more. Full day of adventure!
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We started off the day with no real plan other than checking out an antique barn sale in rural New Hampshire. Day turned into soemthing lovely with a visit to one of my NH favorites, the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge. Continuing on we visit some more antique shops, stop at a beautiful wee village and finally wind up in downtown Keene for a walk and talk and look at where some of the 1995 hit...
Scottish prisoners taken here after the 1650 Battle of Dunbar. It’s the Saugus Iron Works in MA.
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Of the 3,000 brave Scot’s taken prisoner after the 1650 Battle of Dunbar, in Bonnie Scotland, 60 were brought to Massachusetts where they would be forced to run the Iron Works. Join me as I walk the grounds, go inside the museum and give you information on how this place came to be and what it’s like to visit. www.nps.gov/sair/index.htm spows.org/new-england/ clangrantvisitors.org/listings/batt...
Live Free or Die, an origin story. John Stark’s New Hampshire. Home and final resting place.
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“Live Free or Die”, has become synonymous with New Hampshire liberty, and the envy of other states but what does it mean? Where did it come from? Who said it and why we’re going to take a look at major general John Starks Manchester, New Hampshire to help answer some of these questions and more. A great history lesson on a beautiful autumn day in New England. The truth is often not only strang...
Battle for the Airfield at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts. Tour & battle.
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Biggest event of the year at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA and we take you along for all the sights and sounds! Encampment and museum tour, huge battle and find out what else this amazing museum has to offer visitors. #americanheritagemusem #ww2 #honorourheroes #visitnewengland #museumsofma #livinghistory #history #combatsoldiers #paratroopers #greatestgeneration #bandofbrothers #t...
Verbally assaulted on a return to Melrose to answer a burning question. Vlog derailed & mystery gone
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Returned to Melrose, MA to answer a burning question and got a lot more than that! Thankfully I had a deep feeling that something weird was going to happen so I was somewhat prepared, which was a huge blessing. I realize that in the process of my time there getting derailed, I never really got to finish my thoughts. I planned on pointing out how they used a bit of movie magic to make it looks l...
Get your boots on, we’re exploring Freeport Maine, home of L.L.Bean. Fall festival, history & more.
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Get your boots on, we’re exploring Freeport Maine, home of L.L.Bean. Fall festival, history & more.
Perfect fall day in New England. Village People of Chester, fall foliage & historic orchard.
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Perfect fall day in New England. Village People of Chester, fall foliage & historic orchard.
Birthplace of McDonald’s! McDonald bros Connection to NH. From birth to final resting place & more.
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Birthplace of McDonald’s! McDonald bros Connection to NH. From birth to final resting place & more.
My brutally honest tour of Deerfield MA. Johnny Appleseed bonus visit! Walk and talk, history…
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My brutally honest tour of Deerfield MA. Johnny Appleseed bonus visit! Walk and talk, history…
Grand fall foliage tour of NH! Wiener dogs, Littleton. Omni Mt Washington Hotel, Bethlehem, Notch…
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Grand fall foliage tour of NH! Wiener dogs, Littleton. Omni Mt Washington Hotel, Bethlehem, Notch…
What in the stagecoach?!!! New things in Concord, New Hampshire’s State Capital. Tour and more.
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What in the stagecoach?!!! New things in Concord, New Hampshire’s State Capital. Tour and more.
Everything Marblehead, MA! Historic town tour, original Spirit of 76 painting, fort, storm and more.
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Everything Marblehead, MA! Historic town tour, original Spirit of 76 painting, fort, storm and more.
Boston walking tour from the North End to Faneuil Hall Market Place and more. History, tips & info.
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Boston walking tour from the North End to Faneuil Hall Market Place and more. History, tips & info.
City of Presidents, Quincy MA. 1st Dunkin Donuts Donuts, historic cemetery, church, Founders & more!
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City of Presidents, Quincy MA. 1st Dunkin Donuts Donuts, historic cemetery, church, Founders & more!
Crazy waves! NH Seacoast during a storm. Super high tide and fun at the seawall. Full moon coming…
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Crazy waves! NH Seacoast during a storm. Super high tide and fun at the seawall. Full moon coming…
Back to Beetlejuice! Back to Melrose MA post movie. Town tour, talk and thoughts.
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Back to Beetlejuice! Back to Melrose MA post movie. Town tour, talk and thoughts.
World’s biggest chocolate moose, Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough Maine. Cool interaction too.
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World’s biggest chocolate moose, Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough Maine. Cool interaction too.
Waterbury & Stowe VT. Cabot, antiques and shopping. Look around plus a stop in Hanover NH.
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Waterbury & Stowe VT. Cabot, antiques and shopping. Look around plus a stop in Hanover NH.
Portsmouth, NH and the 119th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth. Bell ringing!
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Portsmouth, NH and the 119th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth. Bell ringing!
Marquis de Lafayette returns to Lexington MA after 200 years! Complete recreation of the tour stop.
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Marquis de Lafayette returns to Lexington MA after 200 years! Complete recreation of the tour stop.