Together in body and soul: visit three restored 19th-century Midwestern settlements, each formed on the strength of religious ideals

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Travelers interested in history and religion can visit three 19th century-restored towns in the US Midwest. These are Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, KY, Historic New Harmony, IN, and the Amana Colonies of Iowa. All three towns were built by different religious societies during that era.

Midwestern States, Historic sites

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At home with presidents

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Presidential homes that have been opened to the public preserve the atmosphere that surrounded the nation's leaders in their retirement. Mount Vernon is a stately mansion that was built by George Washington, while Abraham Lincoln's home still stands in Springfield, IL.

Housing, Presidents, Presidents (Government)

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Secrets of the stone

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Petroglyph National Monument, NM, is the only park in the Four Corners region exclusively designed to showcase Native American rock art. A discussion of some of the interesting spots in the park is presented.

National monuments, New Mexico, Parks, Rock paintings, Rock drawings

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