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A Park With An African-American Past - Central Park, NYC
City Walks Kevin Durst 6/12/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 6/12/25

A Park With An African-American Past - Central Park, NYC

In the pre-Civil War days, the property that Central Park now occupies was a thriving African-American community called Seneca Village.

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Preserving & Interpreting History On Eastern Long Island - Cutchogue Village Green
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/11/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 4/11/25

Preserving & Interpreting History On Eastern Long Island - Cutchogue Village Green

Located on Long Island’s North Fork, Cutchogue is known for its scenic rural landscapes, vineyards, and historic charm. The Village Green itself is a peaceful, picturesque park surrounded by beautiful old buildings and homes.

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A Modernist Roman Catholic Church in Morocco - Notre Dame de Lourdes, Casablanca
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 1/31/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 1/31/25

A Modernist Roman Catholic Church in Morocco - Notre Dame de Lourdes, Casablanca

The modern-looking Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Casablanca was built in 1954 by architect Achille Dangleterre and engineer Gaston Zimmer.

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The 3rd Oldest Higher Education Institution In The U.S. - Yale University
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 1/31/25 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 1/31/25

The 3rd Oldest Higher Education Institution In The U.S. - Yale University

Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and was initially founded as the Collegiate School in 1701 to train ministers and political leaders.

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New York City’s First Designated Historic District Is Here - Brooklyn Part II
City Walks Kevin Durst 1/17/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 1/17/25

New York City’s First Designated Historic District Is Here - Brooklyn Part II

Brooklyn Heights is one of New York City's most historic neighborhoods. In the 1830s, steam ferries made it America's first suburb.

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Credit Cards, Air Conditioners, Teddy Bears Were Invented Here - Brooklyn Part I
City Walks Kevin Durst 1/10/25 City Walks Kevin Durst 1/10/25

Credit Cards, Air Conditioners, Teddy Bears Were Invented Here - Brooklyn Part I

In 1946, John C. Biggins, a banker at Flatbush National Bank in Brooklyn, introduced the first modern credit card system, known as "Charg-It." This local initiative paved the way for the credit card industry.

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A 17th Century High Atlas Mountain UNESCO Site - Ksar Ait Ben- Haddou
Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 1/3/25 Impressive Architecture Kevin Durst 1/3/25

A 17th Century High Atlas Mountain UNESCO Site - Ksar Ait Ben- Haddou

Located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas in Morocco’s Province of Ouarzazate, the site of Ait-Ben-Haddou is the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley. Ksar Aït-Ben-Haddou dates back to the 17th century and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

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The Former Providence Williams Family Farm - Roger Williams Park
Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 12/6/24 Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 12/6/24

The Former Providence Williams Family Farm - Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park is a 435-acre park and a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Three Towns On The Cape - Woods Hole, Wellfleet & Sandwich, MA
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 10/4/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 10/4/24

Three Towns On The Cape - Woods Hole, Wellfleet & Sandwich, MA

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a picturesque peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, known for its quaint, charming towns, beautiful beaches, and classic New England vibe.

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An 1850’s Railroad Tunnel Trail - The Blue Ridge Tunnel
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/30/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 8/30/24

An 1850’s Railroad Tunnel Trail - The Blue Ridge Tunnel

This is the longest of four tunnels engineered by Claudius Crozet to cross the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, and it was the longest tunnel in the US at the time of its completion.

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Gilded Age Living In Richmond, Virginia - Maymont
House Museum, Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 6/21/24 House Museum, Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 6/21/24

Gilded Age Living In Richmond, Virginia - Maymont

iMajor and Mrs. James H. Dooley transformed rough fields and pastures into a showplace many American millionaires were creating during the Gilded Age.

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A Rockefeller Ormond Beach Estate - The Casements
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/7/24 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/7/24

A Rockefeller Ormond Beach Estate - The Casements

The Casements, named for the large hand-cut casement-style windows that adorn the mansion, was purchased in 1918 by John Davidson Rockefeller at age 78.

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Home Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier - Arlington Cemetery
Cemetery Kevin Durst 5/27/24 Cemetery Kevin Durst 5/27/24

Home Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier - Arlington Cemetery

The property was originally part of an estate owned by Martha Washington’s grandson, George Washington Parke Custis,

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A Historic New York City Farm - Queens County Farm Museum
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 5/3/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 5/3/24

A Historic New York City Farm - Queens County Farm Museum

Hidden in plain site in the Glen Oaks section of Queens is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York City.

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Fashion Culture On Display - FIT Museum
Museum Kevin Durst 4/19/24 Museum Kevin Durst 4/19/24

Fashion Culture On Display - FIT Museum

The museum regularly hosts exhibitions that showcase various aspects of fashion, including thematic, contemporary and historical designs.

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The Garden Of Good And Evil - Bonaventure Cemetery
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 3/29/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 3/29/24

The Garden Of Good And Evil - Bonaventure Cemetery

Originally called Evergreen Cemetery, Bonaventure was established on 70 acres of the original Bonaventure Plantation, when the city’s graveyards were getting too full. The cemetery was design in Victorian style with grassy areas and curved pathways.

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The Largest Stone Fort Built In The United States - Fort Monroe
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 3/8/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 3/8/24

The Largest Stone Fort Built In The United States - Fort Monroe

This fort was never captured by the Confederates, and it became a safe haven for escaped slaves seeking refuge which gave the fort its nickname ‘Freedom’s Fortress’.

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Three Beloved Cape Cod Lighthouses - Nobska, Nauset, and Three Sisters
Lighthouse Kevin Durst 3/1/24 Lighthouse Kevin Durst 3/1/24

Three Beloved Cape Cod Lighthouses - Nobska, Nauset, and Three Sisters

Cape Cod has many lighthouses but here are just a few.

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The Birthplace Of The 26th President - Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 1/5/24 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 1/5/24

The Birthplace Of The 26th President - Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

The Roosevelt’s home was typical brownstone located on what was a quiet tree-lined street in the city’s fashionable residential district. Theodore Roosevelt was the second of four children born to socialite Martha Stewart Bulloch and businessman Theodore Roosevelt Sr.

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Preserving Over 100 Historic Structures - Fort Totten
Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 8/11/23 Historic State Parks Kevin Durst 8/11/23

Preserving Over 100 Historic Structures - Fort Totten

Fort Totten, in Bayside, NY is a tangible reminder of New York City’s once powerful harbor defense system.

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