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.

British Airways Concorde returns to New York City’s Intrepid Museum

March 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The British Airways Concorde will return to the Intrepid Museum on Thursday, March 14, following a months-long restoration at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Georgia Senate passes resolution to honor Cherokee Princess Trahlyta

February 29, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a resolution to commemorate the life of Cherokee Princess Trahlyta.

A quick list of Jimmy Carter-related places to see in Georgia

February 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With Jimmy Carter back in the news after the death of his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, and in advance of Presidents’ Day visitors to the Peach State can retrace the footsteps of the former peanut farmer-turned-politician.

Georgia bill would allow motorists to refuse to sign for traffic tickets

January 31, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia lawmaker wants to allow motorists to refuse to sign for traffic tickets.

Southern Spirits returns to the Southern Museum on Feb. 9

January 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation will hold the first Southern Spirits of 2024 on Feb. 9 at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in downtown Kennesaw.

Georgia committee poised to weigh measure to regulate and tax sports betting

January 29, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism is poised to consider a measure to regulate and tax sports betting, with the Georgia Lottery Commission overseeing it.

Photos from the Southern Museum’s Trains event

January 28, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History held its annual Trains, Trains, Trains event.

Man dies after jumping into Wellington Harbour

January 28, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A 33-year-old man died after jumping from a crane in Wellington Harbour on Friday, New Zealand Police said.

McMaster: ‘South Carolina’s tourism industry continued to thrive in 2023’

January 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina’s tourism industry continued to thrive in 2023, meeting or exceeding its record-breaking tourism growth of earlier years, Gov. Henry McMaster said.

Bob Dylan announces spring Rough and Rowdy Ways tour

January 23, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Bob Dylan is back on the road — and heading for another joint.