Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

Plane crashes while landing at Reagan National

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

An American Eagle commuter flight, operated by PSA, flying from Wichita, Kansas, apparently collided with a helicopter as it was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport this evening.

McMaster: Allocate another $100 million for South Carolina bridge construction

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster recommends lawmakers allocate an additional $100 million for the Department of Transportation to continue accelerating bridge construction across the state.

Trump signs order to establish Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order establishing the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday.

Georgia bill would increase penalties for sanctuary cities

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Sen. Blake Tillery, R–Vidalia, introduced legislation increasing penalties for sanctuary cities in Georgia.

Ohio bills would honor Rutherford B. Hayes Day, Wright Flyer III

January 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio lawmakers could show some love for the state’s history.

Is it time to reconsider travel plans to New York City?

January 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New York City has always been a popular destination for domestic and international travelers, but are recent headlines about crime rates making some travelers rethink their plans?

Dr Pepper Museum sees record-breaking number of visitors in 2024

January 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas, had a historic year in 2024, with a record-breaking 256,796 paid visitors.

Trump signs executive order to release JFK, RFK, MLK assassination records

January 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to publicly release records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Congress sends Laken Riley Act to Trump

January 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Congress has passed the Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to President Donald Trump for his

Georgia lawmaker unveils updates to Georgia State Capitol Martin Luther King Jr. display

January 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

On Friday, Jan. 17, Georgia Sen. Emanuel Jones, D–Decatur, unveiled updates to the Martin Luther King Jr. display on the fourth floor of the Georgia State Capitol.