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Your Complete Guide for Visiting the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art

This is the story of Tom and Mary James (of financial powerhouse Raymond James). Mr. and Mrs. James, as many wealthy people do, collect art. Specifically, they love western and wildlife art. Once upon a time, they displayed their art… Continue Reading →

Mid-Week Treat: Faith & Porcelain-The Tools of Artist Sandi Walker

As I leaned in to study the porcelain doll faces displayed from corner to corner of the plate glass window, the door opened and an older gentleman poked his head out. “Have you ever been in here before?” “No, I… Continue Reading →

Gainesville, Florida Offers More Than Football:

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly… Continue Reading →

A Guide for Visiting the Civil Rights Institute…

…And why I Made it Priority #1 During My Birmingham Visit Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links… Continue Reading →

Gods & Mountains – Vulcan Park in Birmingham, Alabama

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page. Mrs…. Continue Reading →

Two Meals and One Garden Visit in Birmingham, AL

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. If you do decide to travel this holiday season, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page…. Continue Reading →

Adaptive Re-Use of Buildings: Two Perfect Examples in Huntsville, AL

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. If you do decide to travel this holiday season, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page…. Continue Reading →

A Covered Bridge & A Log Cabin: Hiking The Madison County Nature Trail In Huntsville

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. If you do decide to travel this holiday season, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page…. Continue Reading →

Admirable Art in Huntsville, Alabama

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. If you do decide to travel this holiday season, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page…. Continue Reading →

Walking Through Time: Maple Hill Cemetery – Huntsville, Alabama

I am not a true history buff.  I don’t watch documentaries about the past or have a particular era that I know so well I could win any trivia competition.  I do, however, appreciate and agree with the sentiment that… Continue Reading →

A Free Florida History Lesson at Heritage Village, St. Petersburg

Looking for something to do in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area that doesn’t involve their beautiful beaches?  Need a family outing or a field trip for your scout troop?  Stick with me, kid! I found it for you.  The Pinellas County… Continue Reading →

America’s Royal Families: The Edison/Ford Winter Estates in Ft. Myers, Florida

My husband and I have spoken with wonder before about geniuses throughout history knowing one another and together creating entire movements of thought or art that changed the world.  For example, the painters of the Impressionist movement were all “nobodies”… Continue Reading →

Free Museum Alert: Tampa Firefighters Museum

Having gone to college in Tampa, I am more familiar with that city than many of the other places that we travel.  However, college was a long time ago and things change.  One of the fun things about traveling is… Continue Reading →

A Quirky Collection: The Elliot Museum

Part II of my sightseeing adventures in Stuart, Florida includes, as promised, with a second unusual museum.  After a 15-minute drive from the Courtyard Hotel on Lost River Road to Hutchinson Island visitors will find the Elliott Museum.  The nice… Continue Reading →

Hidden Florida History: The House of Refuge Museum

It is possible that this bit of history isn’t hidden at all.  Perhaps many Floridians know all about it.  I did not.  I had never heard of a House of Refuge.  Take a trip back 150 years with me and… Continue Reading →

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