Liberty Trails: Colonial Williamsburg

To mark America’s 250th birthday, American Nomad is starting a new blog series called America 250 – Liberty Trails. Today we’re traveling back in time to 18th-century Williamsburg Virginia. Here, in the bustling streets of Williamsburg, a revolution is taking hold. The unfair taxes imposed by Britain have ignited fierce anger among the citizens, and […]

Must-See in Wilmington NC

Following our southeastern NC beach adventure from Wrightsville Beach to Ocean Isle, I thought it would be helpful to dedicate this post to fun things to do in the greater Wilmington NC area. Nestled on the banks of the Cape Fear River, and just a short drive from the Atlantic Ocean’s crystal shores, Wilmington offers […]

Brunswick Town NC – Revolutionary History

In today’s American Nomad Traveler we’re traveling through over 300 years of history at North Carolina’s Brunswick Town Historic Site. Located in southeastern North Carolina, near Wilmington, on the banks of the mighty Cape Fear River, Brunswick Town tells the story of North Carolina’s early Colonial History. From 1726 to 1776, Brunswick Town was one […]

Exploring Historic Lancaster PA

Over the past few weeks on American Nomad, we’ve been exploring Philadelphia – from Revolutionary War history to amazing museums and more. Today’s adventure takes us beyond Philadelphia to discover the charm of historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Just 71 miles west of the City of Brotherly Love, Lancaster offers a delightful escape perfect for a day […]

20 Museums Not to Miss in Philadelphia

In today’s edition of American Nomad we’re diving into 20 Amazing Museums in the Philadelphia area. Philadelphia is home to over 100 museums from history to art to science and beyond – museum lovers will fall in love with Philly’s cultural scene. While it is hard to limit the list to only 20 museums, hopefully […]

Discovering Philadelphia’s History: Our Must-See List

We’ve had a blast touring Philadelphia the past few weeks on American Nomad. In today’s blog, I wanted to share my ‘best of guide’ to its incredible historical sites. Philadelphia is a city where HISTORY comes alive: As we learned in a previous blog, Philadelphia was founded by British Quaker William Penn in 1682. Penn, […]

Revolutionary Philadelphia: Betsy Ross House

The Betsy Ross House: One of the highlights of any visit to historic Philadelphia is a stop by The Betsy Ross House. Betsy Ross is a figure stitched into the mythology of American Independence. Legend says that she sewed the first American flag for the Continental Army in Philadelphia in 1777. While this has never […]

Museum of The American Revolution – Philadelphia

Our Revolutionary Philadelphia journey continues, and this time, we’re stepping inside the Museum of the American Revolution. Nestled in Old City, just a stone’s throw from Independence Hall, this museum is a history lover’s dream. My mom and I, both fervent Revolutionary War enthusiasts, recently had the pleasure of exploring its incredible exhibits. Growing up […]

Exploring Philadelphia: The Liberty Bell

Our next stop on our Revolutionary Philadelphia tour…we’re stopping by The Liberty Bell Center – home to the world famous Liberty Bell. This free museum, not far from Independence Hall allows visitors to learn more about The Liberty Bell through a series of exhibits. The Liberty Bell: a symbol so ingrained in American culture, it […]

Exploring Independence Hall: A Revolutionary Journey

In our last blog post we kicked off our tour of Revolutionary Philadelphia, with an overview of the city’s history from Native American peoples to Colonial era and founding of America. Philadelphia’s Independence Hall is arguably the birthplace of The United States, as it is the location where The Declaration of Independence was signed in […]