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Weekend Wandering in NC – Bath & Washington

Soak in history, nature, and coastal beauty in one of my favorite NC towns. Beaufort County is a fantastic place to spend the day or an entire weekend wandering!

Founded in 1705, Bath is NC’s oldest town with quite a history! Politics, war, an epidemic, and piracy are all part of the rich history of Bath. Goose Creek State Park is home to 1,672 acres of natural coastal beauty including eight miles of trails for outdoor lovers. Washington is the first city in America to be named for General George Washington. Perfectly situated on the Pamilco and Tar River, Washington is a charming town with historic homes, shops, art, dining, and a welcoming waterfront. Want to know more about these three points of interest? Read on!

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Ten Ways to Use Timelines in Your Homeschool

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew.

I am time-challenged. Perhaps that may be why I’ve never really taught history with timelines. After reviewing The Individual Timeline Set: America’s History fromĀ Home School in the Woods, I learned quickly that we’ve been missing out on a fantastic learning tool! The good news is that these historical timeline figures work great for any grade, so time is on our side – yes it is!

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