Berners of Woolverstone Hall | Landed families of Britain and Ireland
Situated on a hill near Enniskerry in Co Wicklow, Powerscourt House has a fascinating history, as do the impressive gardens which surround it. Today it’s mostly the gardens that are of interest. While still an imposing presence, the house was almost completely destroyed by a catastrophic fire in 1974 and while a restoration in 1996 returned it to a usable condition, little of its original grandeur remains – most of the ground floor is now used as retail outlets, with just two rooms return...| Dochara
Bertie, Earls of Abingdon | Landed families of Britain and Ireland
Bertie, Earls of Lindsey In a striking example of the genealogical mythmaking of the 18th and 19th centuries, the ducal status and princely ...| landedfamilies.blogspot.com
The reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River offers historical insights and interesting activities for the whole family.| Guide to Philly
Spruce Street Harbor Park is a fun oasis on Philadelphia's waterfront. See what there is to do at this seasonal park on the Delaware River.| Guide to Philly