During War of Independence, an army officer sent George Washington a letter, criticizing representative governments, and suggested United States needed a king. Washington decisively rejected this idea, and after the war ended, he resigned as Commander in Chief. Why is Washington’s voluntary resignation so important?
Read more…State Parks Are Open!
During the government shutdown, national parks are closed, or sort-of-open, but without any park information and limited staff. Fall is the perfect time to explore fabulous state parks throughout the United States. For example, in California eight old-growth redwoods state parks are open, and two state parks to experience desert environments.
Read more…Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2 is the Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos – celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and Latino communities around the United States. Children’s books to read and recipes to make – Mexican chocolate brownies, pan de muerto, hot chocolate and tamales.
Read more…San Diego: Kids Go Free
In San Diego during October, kids free admission at popular attractions, such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Legoland California, SeaWorld San Diego, and many museums, plus kids eat free at hotels and local restaurants.
Read more…Sonoma County Favorite Pumpkin Patches
In October, head to Sonoma County to enjoy pumpkin patches, and amazing corn maze!
Pick up a wheelbarrow, and load up on different kinds of pumpkins, kids love to play in a seed corn pits, go on hay bale rides, see farm animals, explore winding paths through a corn maze.
Ancient Egypt in New York City
The oldest monument in New York City is more than 3,500 years old – it’s an ancient Egyptian obelisk called Cleopatra’s Needle in Central Park. For a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts, head to the Egyptian Art galleries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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