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.

New York City to review monuments ‘that in any way may suggest hate’

August 23, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered a 90-day review to “look at all statues and monuments that in any way may suggest hate or division or racism, anti-Semitism, any kind of message that is against the values of New York City.”

Former Georgia governor: Confederate monuments should serve as ‘a teaching point’

August 23, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Monuments to the Confederacy should not necessarily be removed from the public square, but “should be a teaching point on how good intentioned people can become so blind in their views that blood is shed,” a former governor of Georgia said.

Georgia lawmaker wants state commission on historic monuments

August 22, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state lawmaker is introducing legislation to create a state commission on historic monuments.

America pauses to watch solar eclipse

August 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The world seemingly stopped still today as people nationwide gazed upward to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse.

Majority of adults say Confederate monuments should remain, poll finds

August 19, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

More than six in 10 U.S. adults believe Confederate monuments should remain as a historical symbol, a new poll reveals.

It’s not too late to book a Labor Day trip, travel site says

August 16, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Looking for somewhere to go this Labor Day? Good news, it is not too late.

ExpressJet Airlines signs agreement with United, ends relationship with Delta

August 15, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

ExpressJet Airlines has secured a new five-year agreement with United Airlines and is ending its relationship with Delta Air Lines, the carrier announced.

New tourism campaign in Florence asks visitors to show respect

August 14, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Tourism officials in Florence, Italy, want visitors to the historic city to show some respect.

Cyclorama expected to attract more visitors to Atlanta History Center

August 12, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The addition of the famed Cyclorama painting is expected to increase the number of people who visit the Atlanta History Center, the museum’s president told a business association this week.

Pekoske sworn in as seventh TSA administrator

August 11, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

David Pekoske has been sworn in as the seventh administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.