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Cedar Hill, Frederick Douglass National Site

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (part 1)

February 13, 2018

Frederick Douglass, famed abolitionist and orator, spent his later years at Cedar Hill, his home in Washington, D.C. In this Nerd Trips post, we offer part one of our trip to the Frederick Douglass National Site.

Roving through Fitzrovia for Famous Folks

January 10, 2018

In our scavenger hunt to find statues of American presidents in London, our final stop was the bust of JFK. However, on the way to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, we explored Fitzrovia, the nearby neighborhood that was home to some famous folks whose homes are marked by those wonderful English Heritage blue plaques. Our first stop was a […]

Holiday Travel: Washington Crossing the Delaware

December 23, 2017

The famous painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware depicts an iconic moment in American history. But this monumental painting (both in size and scope) has a good story in itself, including its holiday connection. Check it out in this Nerd Trips post.

London’s Tribute to John F. Kennedy

September 6, 2017

Come along on our scavenger hunt through London to discover statues of U.S. presidents. This time we track down the bust of President John F. Kennedy, which you’ll find on a busy road near Regent’s Park.

American Presidents in London (part 2)

July 2, 2017

Part 2 of our scavenger hunt across London to find statues of American presidents. This post includes Lincoln, Washington and another FDR, who is seated with a friend.

American Presidents in London (part 1)

May 14, 2017

Take a Nerd Trips scavenger hunt across London to find statues of American presidents, starting with Eisenhower, Reagan and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. We’re starting at the American Embassy.