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Alexandria, Virginia has occupied a unique place in United States’ history from its initial European settlement. The land was originally part of the Northern Neck Proprietary granted by Charles II in the 1650s. In 1669 6,000-acres was sold to John Alexander for one pound of tobacco per acre. 

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The first documented sighting of the area that is now Arlington is attributed to Captain John Smith who in July of 1608 sailed into the region and took note of a Native American village along the river. In 1610 Captain Argall was refused supplies by the tribe and in response burned and pillaged the village.

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It was not until August of 1612 that the first group of English settlers arrived aboard The Plough and colonized the east end of the island in the area that they named in honor of England’s patron St. George. St. George’s would remain the capital city until January 23, 1815, more than 200-years.

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Upon approaching Bermuda’s airport the sheer beauty of the cerulean water of the Western Atlantic Ocean, also known as the Saragasso Sea, overwhelms you. Set against the island’s lush green foliage and stark white limestone roofs, this small gem, one of the most remote islands in the world, is…

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Philadelphia’s Historic District, is centered around Independence Park and visitors and locals alike often fail to venture outside of this area. While that section of the city may  be pivotal to the story of our country there are other significant historic sites located throughout Philadelphia.

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Grimms’ Fairy Tales are internationally famous and have delighted children of all ages for nearly 200 years. It seems that in troubled times we all need a little fantasy in our lives, morality and goodness need to triumph and we need to believe that there just might be a hero out there. 

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From 2013-2015 Germany is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the December 20, 1812 publication of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s fairy tale collection titled “Children’s and Household Tales.”

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The Lower Town, was where merchants lived and had their businesses. Upper Town, built on a ledge atop Cap-aux-Diamants, was the site of the governor’s residence and religious and administrative centers and all of the religious buildings erected in the 1680s with the exception of one still exist today.

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In 1985 the Historic District of Old Québec (Vieux-Québec) received the first North American UNESCO World Heritage Site designation as an urban ensemble. The selection was based on its significance to the history of mankind and the importance of the city’s heritage to humanity

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Did you ever wonder how many of the 52 million people who visit New York City annually actually realize that there is much more to the city than Manhattan? My guess would be that most visitors, international or from the states, are unaware that New York City is…

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