After writing about one of Alabama’s most unique attractions during the pandemic, I finally got to see it in person. I went to see the replica of the ancient Terracotta Army this week at Troy University’s International Arts Center. It was as fascinating as I expected. In China, more than 8,000 life-size soldiers made from… Continue reading See replica of ancient China’s Terracotta Army in a most unexpected place
The gothic arch in the 1820 Poinsett Bridge near Travelers Rest. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) On a trip to Greenville, S.C., in spring, my friend Rebekah Davis and I drove up to a little town called Travelers Rest. It was a cute little town that is home to Furman University and the state’s oldest bridge,… Continue reading Travelers Rest, SC: Quaint small town and home to oldest bridge
The 1873 Masonic Temple in Philadelphia is located directly across from Philadelphia City Hall. It still serves at the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Free and Accepted Masons. It house the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. There is a statue of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington outside. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) This post is going… Continue reading Scenes from a visit to Philadelphia
Independence Hall clock tower. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) A visit to Philadelphia has been on my bucket list for many years. As a history buff, I’d always wanted to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell and even more so after the film National Treasure came out in 2004. Parts of the film took place… Continue reading Check out these Philly filming locations from ‘National Treasure’
Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) One of the most fun places I toured on my weekend in Philly was Eastern State Penitentiary, billed as “once the most famous and expensive prison in the world.” My traveling friend, Suzanne, and I went on the nighttime tour, although it was still daylight when… Continue reading Eastern State Penitentiary is a creepy-cool Philly tourist attraction
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