Footsteps of the Revolutionary War: 245th Victory Weekend in Yorktown Virginia

Written by Adele Lassiter aka ‘The American Nomad Traveler…’ This is my deep dive into a fun Revolutionary War weekend discovering the history and legacy of Yorktown and the environs from meeting historical figures like Alexander Hamilton to the Marquis de Lafayette to walking the battlefield where American Independence was won…Huzzah for Yorktown Victory Weekend […]

Chart Your Crystal Coast Adventure at Atlantic Beach North Carolina…

When it comes to a North Carolina Coastal Adventure, one of my one of my favorite seaside getaways to return to time and again is beautiful Atlantic Beach, a laid back coastal retreat where you can set up your beach chair on the golden sand, while listening to the rhythm of the ocean waves…to quote […]

Safari to Randolph County NC…Passport to NC Zoo, Seagrove Pottery, Natural Scenery and Cool Towns…

Looking for a weekend getaway that will allow you to travel the world on safari, right in the heart of North Carolina? Randolph County, only about an hour and a half west of my home base in Raleigh, is your passport to a fun adventure perfect for the whole family. Here you can “travel the […]

Rendezvous in Wilkes County NC: Your Weekend Getaway for a Fun Adventure

Tucked in the breathtaking foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the heart of the Yadkin River Valley, Wilkes County is one of my go-to weekend destinations for adventure. Only two and a half hours from Raleigh, ninety minutes from Charlotte, and an hour from Winston-Salem and Greensboro, it is the perfect weekend rendezvous, offering […]

A Revolutionary Weekend at The Museum of the Waxhaws: Battle of Charlotte Living History Adventures

On September 26th–27th, 2026, I was transported back to the contentious ‘Hornet’s Nest’ of the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County area in early fall 1780 at the Museum of the Waxhaws Battle of Charlotte Living History Weekend. The weekend commemorated the region’s important Revolutionary War history including: September 26th: Battle of Charlotte reenactment on the 246th […]

Discover Small Town Coastal Charm in Historic Beaufort NC

One of my favorite coastal getaways to return to time and again is Historic Beaufort, North Carolina. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to visit Beaufort every summer since I was a kid with my family, and it holds so many memories…fun coastal adventures I keep like postcards in my heart. Beaufort continues to retain […]

Write Your Story in Historic Jonesborough TN – The Storytelling Capital of the World

Write your story in Historic Jonesborough TN, the Storytelling Capital of the United States: One of my favorite small towns to return to time and again is the storybook town of Jonesborough Tennessee. Nestled in the northeastern corner of Tennessee, guarded by the mists and serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Jonesborough holds the distinction […]

Rendezvous with History: South Carolina 250 Revolutionary Weekend in Oconee County

On August 22nd, I embarked on a time traveling road trip into the heart of Revolutionary South Carolina’s Upcountry in the Oconee County region to learn about South Carolina 250 heritage and connect with other history lovers. What an adventure it was from a guided tour across Oconee 250 heritage sites to exploring the natural […]

Exploring Wilmington NC-America’s First World War Heritage City (Part Two)

Battleship North Carolina aka ‘The Showboat’ to Hidden History at the Cape Fear Museum and USO Memories at the Hannah Block Community Center… In early August, I had the opportunity to spend two action-packed days exploring Wilmington’s World War II Heritage. Wilmington’s World War II heritage can be found throughout the city: from the mighty […]

Exploring Wilmington NC – America’s First World War II Heritage City (Part One)

My adventures learning about the Port City’s important WWII Heritage…Day One: Ships, U-Boats, Camp Davis and Coastal Breezes In this American Nomad Traveler adventure, we’re setting our time-traveling compass to the 1940s and wartime Wilmington. I’ll share the itinerary of my two-day adventure while providing resources to “recruit” you to plan your own historic journey […]