Thomas Cole: The Course of the Empire
British-American artist, Thomas Cole, was largely inspired by great British artists, Turner and Constable. And like many artists in the
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United States
Food & fun at the Virginia State Fair
Virginia’s economy since early times has been based on agriculture. The earliest Virginians – Englishmen, Germans and Irish amongst others – soon found out what flourished best on their newly adopted land – with tobacco, pigs and peanuts all becoming nationally renowned for being made in Virginia.
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Battle of Stanardsville
Every September, the sights and sounds of the Civil War echo across the fields of Greene County, VA as history buffs re-enact the Battles of Stanardsville and Rio Hill.
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A Weekend Escape From Los Angeles To The Baja California Peninsula
Travellers visiting Los Angeles have a plethora of options within the The Golden State for a weekend expedition, though many travellers don’t realise how easy it is to spice up your travels with a trip to Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula instead!
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Monroe County Demolition Derby
Demolition derbies were first held at fairs and race tracks back in the 1950s and quickly became a popular feature over the following decades. Today they can be found at almost every county fair and have a huge group of regular followers who are addicted to the adrenalin and unpredictability of these crazy races.
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