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Month: August 2018

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The many statues of Honest Abe

August 29, 2018 Todd DeFeo

A driving tour of Illinois is fascinating in a number of levels, but particularly for seeing the many depictions of the state’s most famous resident.

Florence!
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Your guide to a quick tour of Florence

August 28, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Florence is one of those cities you could spend a month exploring and still not see everything. That said if you only have a few days to see the city, there are a few places to hit that will give a great sense of the city and its grand history.

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Ideas for what souvenirs to buy on your next trip

August 27, 2018 Todd DeFeo

There is hardly a one-size-fits-all approach to buying souvenirs on a trip. What to buy is a personal decision. But, if you need inspiration, here are a few ideas.

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University of Georgia planning to add memorial honoring slaves buried at Baldwin Hall

August 25, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The University of Georgia has finalized the design for a memorial honoring slaves buried at Baldwin Hall on its Athens, Ga., campus.

Southeastern Railway Museum
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Southeastern Railway Museum to be open for free on Sept. 22

August 21, 2018 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Duluth museum participating in Smithsonian Magazine’s 14th annual Museum Day.

National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement
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Mob Museum shines a light on Las Vegas’ organized crime past

August 21, 2018 Todd DeFeo

No retelling of the history of Las Vegas would be complete without at least a mention of organized crime. The award-winning National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement provides a unique, well-researched look at a time in this country’s history that had such a far-reaching effect that is it still felt today.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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Will Georgia take over Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

August 18, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Doubtful.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation looking to raise $9.7 million

August 17, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation wants to raise $9.7 million to pay off a loan it took out to buy artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.

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Can selfies jump the shark?

August 14, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Can selfies jump the shark? If they haven’t already, they just did.

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August 12, 2018 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

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