I will never forget walking through the Natural History Museum in London and coming across a HUGE and fascinating exhibit on Moundville, Alabama.
(just 10 mins from my husbands childhood home and 45 mins down the road from where we had lived in Birmingham, AL). I had never been and had no idea just what a treasure it is, right in my own backyard.
Ever since then, I promised myself that I would take an interest to what was in my backyard in the States. I mean, take the Grand Canyon for one....it's insane that is all right there for us to see and do and yet I have never been, heck, I have never even been to Boston for crying out loud. There is so much to do and see, I have no fears about my expat life coming to an end (one day....) because I know I can find plenty to do and see right in my own backyard.
Take a lesson from Fodor's. They know what's up....and start exploring your own backyard.
......Fodor's leads the way......
15 State Guide to Civil War Sesquicentennial Travel
April 12, 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the first shot fired at Fort Sumter—and the official start of the U.S. Civil War.
The original White House of the Confederacy holds many Davis family possessions.
As the first capital of the Confederacy, Montgomery is a great base for your exploration and Selma is only a one-hour drive away. For another dose of U.S. history, consider visiting the many prominent Civil Rights sites in the state.
First White House of the Confederacy: Built between 1832 and 1835, this Montgomery building was occupied by Jefferson Davis and his family while the government of the Confederacy was being organized. Learn More.
Selma: With the Confederacy's second-largest arsenal and foundry, the town was the target of Union attack in 1865, Alabama's only major inland Civil War battle. Learn more.
Worth Noting: Historic Blakeley State Park, Mobile Bay, Alabama Tri-State Civil War Association
Fodor's has it all, click here for the rest of the story
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I hear ya. I had to move to Asia to discover my love for travel. We have a long list of places to explore in the US when we repatriate with a new set of eyes! Great post!
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