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.

Ohio approves bill allowing alcohol delivery

October 13, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill that gives bars, restaurants, breweries and wineries more flexibility.

Curaçao will soon open to some Americans

October 13, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Tourist Board announced border re-openings to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents will start the first week of November.

Bill would protect Pennsylvania monuments from vandalism

September 27, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A proposed bill in the Pennsylvania Senate would protect monuments from vandalism. Senate Bill 1321 was recently assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

New bison center coming to South Dakota’s Custer State Park

September 27, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation plans to construct a multimillion center about the Custer State Park bison herd’s tenured history.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Kennesaw Museum Foundation launches ‘Great Railroad Roam’ scavenger hunt

September 22, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History are hosting a socially distanced fundraiser that is fun for the whole family.

Lawmakers introduce bill to hold rioters responsible for destruction

September 18, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A group of Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to hold rioters responsible for destruction nationwide.

U.S., Canada extend border closure to Oct. 21

September 18, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the temporary restriction of all non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey senator wants an increase in indoor dining capacity

September 17, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator wants Gov. Phil Murphy to increase the capacity limit on indoor dining to 66 percent, and he wants the change immediately.

Southeastern Railway Museum’s park train undergoes restoration

September 16, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum has removed its 1957 vintage park train from service as its primary operating locomotive’s engine undergoes a complete engine overhaul.

Ohio governor signs bill protecting businesses from COVID lawsuits

September 15, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill granting civil immunity to businesses, individuals and others from COVID-inspired lawsuits.