We arrived early—always the best plan to wait a bit instead of feeling rushed. This was our first stop of the day for our return home from our “Hey, let’s visit New York City” trip. Before going on a trip, I do a lot of…
So what do you do when you become incredibly successful, influential, and upper-class? You built a BIG house. During the Gilded Age, there were many big homes built. Some of them are now heritage museums. Staatsburgh was donated to the state in honour of the…
Charlene and I have been to many former homes that have now been converted into museums and attractions. These destinations range from the ultra-rich to the common folk of the era. All of these places have their own particular charm and appeal. But of all…
Meadow Brook Hall is located on the grounds of Oakland University in Michigan. There is nothing sadder than losing a husband early in a marriage. Understandably, the widow would travel to Europe for a while and eventually return to America and get a new husband. …
With a flair for marketing and a product that would not meet any of the requirements of modern medical standards, George T. Fulford made his fortune from a tiny pink pill. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pill for Pale People was essentially an iron supplement/placebo. He used…
If ever there is proof of how much a tour guide enhances a location, it is here at Richardson Bates House Museum. We were privileged to have May Kay Stone, president of the Oswego County Historical Society, lead us on a tour of this beautifully…
