Road Trips

  • The Civil War Civilian Experience on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Virginia

    1-Day Trip: The Civil War Civilian Experience on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Virginia
    Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia)

    You’ve seen the battlefields and heard the stories of the soldiers, the generals, the politicians. But what about the men, women, and children left at home to keep things running while the rest of the nation was at war? Spend a day on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground...

  • The Civil War Civilian Experience on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Maryland

    1-Day Trip: The Civil War Civilian Experience on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Maryland
    Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia)

    You’ve seen the battlefields and heard the stories of the soldiers, the generals, the politicians. What about the men, women, and children left at home to keep things running while the rest of the nation was at war? Spend a day on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway in...

  • The Civil War Civilian Experience on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Pennsylvania

    1-Day Trip: The Civil War Civilian Experience on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Pennsylvania
    Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia)

    You’ve seen the battlefields and heard the stories of the soldiers, the generals, the politicians. What about the men, women, and children left at home to keep things running while the rest of the nation was at war? Spend a day on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in...

  • Exoduster History along the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway

    1-Day Trip: Exoduster History along the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway
    Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway - (Kansas)

    _"Kansas with her freedom and broad prairies, with the memories of John Brown and his heroic struggle, seems naturally the State to seek.” -- George T. Ruby, New Orleans Weekly Louisianian, April 26, 1879_ The Great Exodus of 1879 was a mass movement of African Americans...

  • Culture in a Day on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Southern Virginia

    1-Day Trip: Culture in a Day on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Southern Virginia
    Blue Ridge Parkway - (North Carolina, Virginia)

    Spend a day on the Blue Ridge Parkway in southern Virginia and see four cultural and national treasures as well as 140 miles of mountain vistas and beautiful forests.

  • History Tour of the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway (Eastern Half)

    1-Day Trip: History Tour of the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway (Eastern Half)
    Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - (Minnesota)

    Travel the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway and visit many of southwestern Minnesota's historic sites along this scenic river. This itinerary describes a route that follows the byway where possible, and encompasses the eastern half of the byway. For more itineraries,...

  • Historic National Road - Pennsylvania Tour

    1-Day Trip: Historic National Road - Pennsylvania Tour
    Historic National Road - (Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia)

    Travel the Pennsylvania section of the Historic National Road and discover some of the region’s compelling history. Your tour will take you through sights that show the development of transportation along the Historic National Road, over historic bridges, and through...

  • Historic Natchez Trace

    2-Day Trip: Historic Natchez Trace
    Natchez Trace Parkway - (Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee)

    This byway, which spans three states and is more than 400 miles long, is full of rich history and beautiful scenery. While on the parkway, official Natchez Trace Parkway signs will designate turnoffs and places of interest. Follow the clearly marked signs, and discover the...