I *love* tea. Like Arthur Dent says (sort of) a cup of tea can restore my normality. It's comforting. It's delicious. I love it hot and iced. If you read here, you probably noticed I also love history. So when I discovered the company Oliver Pluff & Co., a historical tea company, I was thrilled! … Continue reading A Leaf from America’s Tea Heritage with Oliver Pluff
Last year, in June 2018, I finally made a trip to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, PA with my friends Richie and Rae. I had been dying to visit ever since I learned about MoAR back in 2016, and even donated towards its construction. The era of the American Revolution and the … Continue reading A long awaited trip to the Museum of the American Revolution
I went to Philadelphia in June 2016, so, of course, I had to get new historical themed things at the various gift shops I encountered! From t-shirts to tea to magnets to one of a kind prints, watch to find out what caught my heart this time. Most of what I bought came from the … Continue reading Philadelphia historic site gift shop haul
Before leaving Philadelphia in June 2016, I made sure to stop by Franklin Court, a site maintained by the National Park Service. I went to the Ben Franklin Museum, Franklin Court Printing Offices, and the Ghost Houses at Market Street. I also swung by the Franklin Fountain near by for some delicious ice cream. It … Continue reading Spending the day with Ben Franklin, Philadelphia vlog
Filmed during the June 2016 trip I took to Philadelphia to see Frank Turner, this is a short vlog of my time in the Christ Church Burial Ground. This site is the final resting place of many from the colonial era, including five signers of the Declaration of Independence: Benjamin Franklin, Francis Hopkinson, George Rush, … Continue reading An afternoon at Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia vlog
In June 2016, I took a day trip to Philadelphia, PA to see my favorite musician perform: Frank Turner. But Philly is one of my absolute favorite places, so you know I made sure to squeeze in as much history as I could around the concert! I stayed at the awesome Courtyard by Marriott Downtown … Continue reading Visiting the Constitution Center and Old City – Philadelphia Vlog
History Is Important 