I live near the St. James General Store, which has been around since 1857. And it’s still active! While you can’t buy your grocery necessities, this general store houses the history of Long Island and New York. A Bit of History The front entrance of the St. James General Store. Built by Ebenezer Smith in … Continue reading 2023: A 19th-Century Store: The St. James General Store
https://vimeo.com/661230105 A silly vlog of exploring the city of Lucerne, Switzerland So back in September 2021 in Switzerland, before omicron, lockdowns, and quarantines took place, my family and I visited this beautiful city. (We were in Austria for our sister’s wedding. So why not explore Austria’s neighboring city in the meantime? As a chocolate lover, … Continue reading 2021: Vlog: A Day Trip Through the City of Lucerne
*Note: This tour required everyone – all the guests and employees – to wear a mask at all times inside this home. Additionally, we had to sign up online to attend this. “Here is where the scullery maid worked from 6 AM to 10 PM.” The tour guide showed us a dim, narrow hallway. Although … Continue reading 2021: Secrets of the Service Wing Tour
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