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We are a French family who has been living in the US for 13 years. We spend all our summers in France, visiting our family and new countries. Our definite favorite is the South of France and Spain. Although, we all love Paris.
Our Family's Travel Personality
curious, independent, energetic, easy_going, scheduled, artsy
We Just Got Back From
Paris, Normandie, Brittany, Mont St Michel and Madrid
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Spain
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Japan
Favorite Vacation Memory
Australia. It just felt perfect and we got to see Ayers Rock: a dream come true.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Thais having a very smelly bowel movement in her diaper while listening to our guide at the Sydnedy Opera House and throwing up right after that on the beautiful Sydney Opera Floor (she was 4 months old)
Websites I Like:
10 Civil War Reenactments you do not want to miss
Witness American History come alive as you attend a Civil War Reenactment. Young children may be sensitive to the noise (cannons do not come silent) and battle scenes but for older children, this will be a very fulfilling experience and will bring them a great understanding of the Civil War.
2501 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, California
Comment:
On April 16-17, come and attend the Battle of Costa Mesa reenactment. Two battles will take place each day and families will learn about the daily life of the soldiers.
Middle of Nowhere
Harris, Missouri
Comment:
The Battle Of Kirksville, Missouri. August 6 - 9, 1862 will be recreated on April 15-17. Friday April 15th is free but there will be no battles.
Longs' Mariposa Ranch
Mariposa, California
Comment:
Come to Mariposa on April 16th and 17th to the actual location of the Las Mariposas Land Grant; once home to John Charles Fremont and his family. Friday is free.
Neshaminy State Park
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Comment:
In 2011, the program features on Saturday, April 29th, The Battle of Bolivar Heights, Oct. 16, 1861 and The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Oct. 21, 1861 on Sunday, May 1st.
5355 Graham Hill Road
Felton, California
Comment:
Come on May 28,29,30 and get an idea of what was the life of the soldiers during the Civil War.Activities begin each day at 10 a.m. with battles at 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and at 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
Fee of $5 per person ($2 off if you took the train).
965 Pumping Station Road
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Comment:
The reenactment will happen on the exact day as the real battle on July 1,2 and 3. The days are packed with battles and opportunities to learn more about this famous battle.
6424 W. Farm Road 182
Republic, Missouri
Comment:
Do not miss the Wilson's Creek battle reenactment on Aug. 12-14, 2011.
S Lake Storey Rd
Galesburg, Illinois
Comment:
This free event will take place on August 19-21. The three days will be filled with events for the whole families. The Civil War battle reenactment will be the highlight of the Festival.
7502 E. Hansel Rd.
Channahon, Illinois
Comment:
Civil War reenactments will take place on October 15-16, 2011. The battles will happen every day at 2 pm and there is a small fee of $5 ($3 per kid) to attend.
506 East Douglas Street
Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Comment:
Prairie Grove was one of most famous Civil War battles in Arkansas and happened on December 7, 1862. The reenactment happens every two years and next one will be in 2012 during the first weekend of December. This is one the most intact battlefields in the nation.
