Road trips are one of the greatest American adventures. No matter what time of year it is, or where I’m going, there are few things I enjoy more than packing everyone’s bags and taking the highway out of town. Wherever the road takes us, it’s important to be prepared. Here…
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If you’ve got a really common last name, you might wish you had something a bit more unique and special, while those that do have a surname outside of the ordinary probably wish they had a name that other people could actually spell right. So, there’s upsides and downsides to…
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It’s the season to be jolly, so jingle over to the North Carolina Museum of History for our holiday offerings! Soak in the seasonal sights and sounds with fun programs and free exhibits for the young and young at heart. Read on for all our December events. Programs are FREE unless otherwise…
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Depending on your experience in the Australian outback, you probably have heard about the Rock, also known as Ayer’s Rock, in Uluru. Many people have seen amazing starscapes and sunsets from one of the most scenic parts of Australia, and you can even meet the local tribe there, known as…
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Ready to fall into a new season? Join us for events and exhibits — both familiar and unfamiliar — lined up throughout this month at the NC Museum of History in Raleigh! Read on for all their September events. Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Weekend parking is free. History Corner: Civil War…
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Ahoy, mateys! Come aboard for the second annual City of Oaks Pirate Fest! Building upon the overwhelming success of last year’s festival, this year’s Pirate Fest will be setting sail at Dorothea Dix Park on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can delve into a world of treasures and…