From the battlefields of the American Revolution and Civil War to presidential homes and epic landscapes and landmarks - follow The Trail as we visit these early American historic places, events, and visit with the people that keep history alive!

All photography provided by Laurel Housden

After a long travel break due to the COVID pandemic - we are finally getting back on the road. Check out our Schedule to see where we will be next.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have an Event that you would like us to feature!

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Yorktown Day, Virginia, Yorktown

Yorktown Day - The 241st Anniversary of the Victory of Yorktown

Yorktown Day, Virginia, Yorktown

2022 Yorktown Day celebrating the 241st Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown.

Yorktown Day, Virginia, Yorktown

Virginia, Williamsburg, Presidents Heads

Presidents Heads | Williamsburg, Virginia

Virginia, Williamsburg, Presidents Heads

We visit the infamous home of 43 former U.S. Presidents - sitting abandoned on a farm just outside of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Virginia, Williamsburg, Presidents Heads

Alafia River Rendezvous, Living History, Homeland, Florida

Alafia River Rendezvous - Homeland Florida

Alafia River Rendezvous, Living History, Homeland, Florida

The Florida Frontiersmen are hosts of the 49th annual Alafia River Rendezvous. With over one thousand children and adults that portray pre-1840’s camp life, it has become one of the largest such gatherings in the southeast.

Alafia River Rendezvous, Living History, Homeland, Florida

Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Smithfield, Virginia, reviews

4 days in Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Smithfield, Virginia, reviews

My 4 day experience staying in Colonial Williamsburg. Includes day trips to Yorktown and a ferry ride to Smithfield!

Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Smithfield, Virginia, reviews

American Presidents, James K. Polk, Columbia, Tennessee, Museums, American History

President James K. Polk Home and Museum | Napoleon of the Stump

American Presidents, James K. Polk, Columbia, Tennessee, Museums, American History

I wouldn’t blame you at all if the name “James Knox Polk” didn’t jog much in your memory. Our eleventh president has been largely ignored both by textbooks and pop culture.

American Presidents, James K. Polk, Columbia, Tennessee, Museums, American History

Plains Georgia, Presidents, Jimmy Carter, Georgia, Plains

Visiting President Jimmy Carter on President's Day

Plains Georgia, Presidents, Jimmy Carter, Georgia, Plains

What better way to celebrate President’s Day than to visit a former President and First Lady of the United States!

Plains Georgia, Presidents, Jimmy Carter, Georgia, Plains

Valentines Day, Presidents Day, downloads, fun and games

Presidential Valentines

Valentines Day, Presidents Day, downloads, fun and games

I thought once the kids got out of elementary school that the days of passing out Valentines Day cards was over. Not so - Aidan created this set of Presidential Valentines Day Cards for extra credit in his 11th grade AP American History Class.

Valentines Day, Presidents Day, downloads, fun and games

Founder's Day, St. Augustine, Florida, Spanish, reenactment

St. Augustine celebrates Founders Day

Founder's Day, St. Augustine, Florida, Spanish, reenactment

2018 St. Augustine Founder’s Day On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menendez de Aviles splashed ashore in N.E. Florida and established San Agustin de la Florida in the name of the Spanish King.

Founder's Day, St. Augustine, Florida, Spanish, reenactment

Presidents, Andrew Johnson, Greeneville TN, American History, NPS

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site | The Constitution President

Presidents, Andrew Johnson, Greeneville TN, American History, NPS

Out of all the chief executives that have served the United States, 17th President Andrew Johnson has gone down as one of the worst.

Presidents, Andrew Johnson, Greeneville TN, American History, NPS

Revolutionary War, Reenactments, Virginia, Mount Vernon

2018 Revolutionary War Weekend at Mount Vernon

Revolutionary War, Reenactments, Virginia, Mount Vernon

I so looked forward to attending the 2018 Revolutionary War Weekend at Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Revolutionary War, Reenactments, Virginia, Mount Vernon

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Photographs

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From the battlefields of the American Revolution and Civil War to presidential homes and epic landscapes and landmarks - follow The Trail as we visit these early American historic places, events, and visit with the people that keep history alive!

After a long travel break due to the COVID pandemic - we are finally getting back on the road. Check out our Schedule to see where we will be next.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have an Event that you would like us to feature!

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