Articles for tag: Amethyst Initiative, Cypress Gardens, Plantations

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Top Five Plantations to Visit in Charleston, South Carolina

Part of Charleston, South Carolina and its old-history is the plantations that have offered natural beauty for many years. A plantation, for those of you that are not familiar, is a large estate or farm that usually contains of course the land for farming such crops as tobacco, cotton, sugar and et cetera; a large ...

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Cuba Before Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro has ruled Cuba for 47 years. So when, at the end of July, the nearly 80-year-old dictator relinquished power for the first time ever, pundits and policy wonks stepped up their efforts to ponder Cuba’s future. It isn’t clear when the iconic communist leader will return to power. He temporarily turned the government ...

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What to Do in Hampton Roads, VA

Located in southeastern Virginia, Hampton Roads is the name of the large metro area where the James River enters into the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The world’s largest natural harbor, is located in Hampton Roads. This harbor has played an important role in America’s history. The birthplace of America is actually in Hampton ...

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Top 8 Plantations and Antebellum Homes in Nashville, Tennessee

The Plantations and Antebellum Homes in Nashville, Tennessee were among the finest in the south. Many of these were on lands where cotton, tobacco and vegetables were farmed. Most were put out of business overnight when the Civil War ended. The plantations and antebellum homes in Nashville that are on this list have all been ...

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Weekend Getaway Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg, Virginia is a personal favorite for a weekend getaway. I love the quaint antique shops, the many stores in Williamsburg Pottery, and the small stores lining the streets of downtown Williamsburg. There are also plenty of souvenir shops. A getaway to Williamsburg, Virginia for me would have to include window shopping of all the ...

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Top 9 Annual Maryland Fall Wine Festivals

Calling all connoisseurs of fine wine, fabulous food and smoking hot entertainment. Here is a list of the Top 9 Annual Maryland Fall Wine Festivals that you will not want to miss. Mount Washington Village Wine, Art and Jazz Festival The annual “Mount Washington Village Wine, Art and Jazz Festival” is held in late September ...