American Swedish Historical Museum
When we walked in to the American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the greeter asked if we were there for the sauna or the museum. When we indicated the latter she replied “You’re …
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Zipping Around Philadelphia
We spent some time over two days knocking off some more items on our Philadelphia list. Even thought its slogan is “the City of Brotherly Love,” the quote below about Philly made me laugh, it’s …
The Franklin Institute
We’re kind-of over science museums, but there were a couple items we wanted to see at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. And since it was free with our ASTC membership, off we went. The …
Independence Seaport Museum
If you ask me, one large ship looks just like another. Ditto a submarine. But Doug seems to think there’s a difference, plus these had a museum to go with them, so here we are. …
Folger Shakespeare Library
Doug’s had the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. on his radar for a while, but it’s been closed the last few years for major renovations. But it’s back, baby, and we were finally able …
Scenes from Columbus, Ohio
National Veterans Memorial and Museum The National Veterans Memorial and Museum came on our radar because Architectural Digest called it the best-designed building in Ohio. It’s a circular museum that leads you on a path …
Yuletide at Winterthur
When Doug and I toured Winterthur last year, we both agreed we’d like to do a more extensive tour. I suggested to Doug that we do it on our way back to NJ for the …
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
As a kid in the 1970s, my baseball team of choice was the Cincinnati Reds. This was the era of the Big Red Machine, winners of two World Series, with roster of future Hall of …
Architecture / Art / Museums
Immersing Ourselves in Art & Architecture in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Museum Center The Cincinnati Museum Center was of interest to us more for the building than for the museums located within it. But since it was free with our museum membership, we still took …
Two Sites on the Fight Against Slavery in Cincinnati
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House The Harriet Beecher Stowe House was not the most visually exciting of our stops, especially since they had just refinished the inside but were still waiting for the furniture to …