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The Locust Grove School no. 12 is an old school building (more of a house) located inside the Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. It served as a one-room schoolhouse at the corner of Possum and Bird Roads outside of Springfield, Ohio from 1896 until 1929. One teacher instructed students…
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Coming from Las Cruces New Mexico, El Paso Texas is just a 45-minute away by car. I have visited some places in El Paso, but have not seen any of its well-known museums. So, one Saturday, I decided to get it all done and see all five museums in one…
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The Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship inside the Carillon Historical Park houses an NCR cash register room with 90 Dayton-made machines, the Build for Tomorrow Animatronic theater, the original Deeds barn, dozens of exhibits featuring Dayton Ohio’s factories and companies, and the Carousel of Dayton Innovation (a full…
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The Deeds Carillon Tower landmark in Dayton, Ohio is a 151-foot structure with 57 bells located inside the Carillon Historical Park. One of Dayton’s best-known landmarks, Deeds Carillon plays daily automated musical selections. The park’s internationally acclaimed carillonneur also plays original concerts throughout the year. The tower was a gift…
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The National African-American Museum and Cultural Center is located next to Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. It is a small museum mission that showcases the stories of African Americans from their African origins to the current day. When I visited the museum, the main gallery area was closed and…
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Let me put this review rating first: 3 stars. While the lanterns were colorful and bright, I expected more from the Chinese Lantern Festival in Albuquerque New Mexico. For a $15 entrance fee, the event promises an experience of light sculptures and exciting cultural performances. I was greeted with a…
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I cannot count the number of times I went fishing at Oakwood Lakes State Park in Brookings, South Dakota. Among all the fishing locations my friends and I have tried, the Oakwood Lakes State Park almost always would give us the most and best fish catch. Early in the morning,…
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If the Dripping Springs Natural Area, which is on the west side of the Organ Mountains captivates you, the east side is just equally captivating. There you’d find the Aguirre Spring Campground, a national recreational area that is settled below the slopes of the majestic Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument….
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