OT: What historical place(s) do you bike/live near?

I sometimes bike past Longfellow's Wayside Inn http://www.wayside.org/history.html

and the gristmill

and the schoolhouse http://www.wayside.org/POPUPfiles/schoolpopup.html purportedly of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" fame.

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Originally Posted by Tuckervill

Well, that is definitely historic. I visited it last year, but I couldn't describe it as beautiful, so much. It's too sad. Refined and elegant and respectful. I really don't feel a sense of peace there, either. It just reminds me of pain and suffering. It is very touching, though.

Karen

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I guess I find it beautiful and peaceful because I remember the chaos, carnage and devastation of that morning. When I go there I sit and look at the reflecting pool, and hear the birds and the water and find peace. Strange to some, I guess... ;)

Amy, I used to live in Spring City too! Now I'm in Collegeville...

K.

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Originally Posted by amymisk

I live in the very historic area around Philadelphia, the first capital.

I routinely bike in Valley Forge.

This area is overwhelming with history.

Lancaster is only 1 hour away. Amish history, Mennonite history, Strausburg Railroad, and much more!

I cannot leave out the Colonial Theatre in Pheonixville, PA. This is the theatre featured in the original "The Blob" starring Steve McQueen!

Brandywine Battlefield is also close by.

I almost forgot Hopewell Furnace. Part of the industrial revolution.

I have enjoyed reading about all the history in the US and abroad. Great stuff!

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Kimmyt- that's so close! I love this area.