RIDING WITH KURT

It is a hot one this week in Nashville, TN and there are plenty of great experiences this week. There are events at Nissan, Ryman, Schermerhorn, and The Pinnacle. Here are your happenings for the week in Nashville, TN. At Nissan Stadium this Tuesday there is an amazing show taking place. Post Malone will offer an incredible evening of music. The show begins at 7:00 pm with gates opening up an hour and a half before the show. Drop-off location can be found at the Woodl

Historically a cemetery is seen a a temporary resting place until ressurection according to Biblical history. Those that founded the city of Boston stayed true to their Christian belief. Along the Freedom Trail you'll find two cemeteries that date back to the 1600's. These two stops were part of mt post-it note journey to Boston, MA. The first cemetery is located next to the King's Chapel and known as the King's Chapel Burial Ground. It dates back to 1630 when it was establi

In 1632 a banished pastor from the Massachusetts Bay Colony would travel south and purchase a peice of land that would become a prominant city in with a state that would become known as Rhode Island. Roger Williams who was fleeing religions persecution purchased the land from the Narragansett Tribe. He would name the town Providence in reference to God protecting him from his trials and exile. Today the city of Providence is a town that offers a tremendous amount of things to

On September 7, 1630 a group of Puritans who were led by Govenor John Winthrop would settle the Massachusetts Peninsula. By the early 1630's Boston, MA would be established as a prominant town that would be the centerpiece of Colonial and American History for years to come. Earlier this month I made a post-it note visit to this historic city and here are some great stops in this great city. There are so many historical stops throughout this city including Faneuil Hall, The F

One place that may not be on your radar for travel is a small town located just east of Providence, RI. It's a quaint town that I once lived in but today offers exceptional food, shopping, and history. This spot is about twenty minutes just east of Providence, RI. Warren, RI is a town that was established in 1653 and over the course of history it has so much to offer. In 1653 is eas established as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1747 the town was transferred to th

On July 16, 1790 congress passed the Residence Act which would establish the city of Washington D.C. as our nation's capitol. George Washington would pick the exact location along the Potomac. On my most recent post-it note trip to Washington D.C. I was able to see so much of America's Capitol and here are some amazing places to visit. There are a tremendous amount of museums and memorials throughout the city. The Smithsonian offers some incredible experiences including The

In 1880 Newport, RI would become the play ground to the wealthiest individuals from New York City. They built large cottages, mansions, and estates along the coastline. They would also establishe a popular trail along the coast of Newport from 1880 until 1926. This would also be part of my post-it note trip to Newport. The Cliff Walk in Newport, RI is a trail that consists of various stops and is over three and a half miles. The north end of the trail is the easiest part t

It is a new week in Nashville, TN and although the weekend has concluded there are plenty of exceptional events this week. The Ryman, The Pinnacle, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Ascend, and Nissan Stadium all have events this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. The Ryman has a full lineup this week beginning on Tuesday. Tuesday night at 7:30 pm Watkins Family Tour will be performing. Wednesday night Joe Jackson will offer a great s

The third part of the Freedom Trail consists of a stretch of stops starting at Faneuil Hall and going West from there. These are stops that date back tp 1770 and offer historical significace to the city of Boston. The entire walk is less than half a mile but is packed full of stops and some that were recommended to me by post it note. The first stop is at a sight that took place on March 5,1770. The American Colonists unhappy with the rule of Britain rule began a riot. The co

There are two more stops along the Freedom Trail that cover an area in Charlestown which is located just north of Boston. This is an area that was,significant during the American Revolution War. It is a place that offers a great history to the colonists of Massachusetts and the city of Boston plys part of my post-it note journey. On June 16th, 1775 the colonial army would establish a high ground just North of Boston known as Breed's Hill. The 1200 members of the colonial ar

Today is part one of a three day historical experience in Boston, MA. Boston is home to so much history dating back to it's founding's in 1630. It was settled by Puritans from 1630 until 1700. By 1760 the pressure with high taxation led to many Bostonians questioning the rule by England. From 1770 to 1783 the American Revolution would occur and Boston would be the centerpiece of many of those events plus part of my post-it note journey. The Freedom Trail is a large part of t

One thing you will notice about when visiting Washington D.C. is there plenty of various areas to explore. One such place is about a ten to fifteen minute Metro ride to it. It sits right on the Potomac, just south of the city, and it was recommended to me by post-it note. The Wharf is a large area that consists of fish markets, great restaurants, shopping, a large wharf, and a music venue called the Anthem. Individuals who recommended the Wharf to me said there are no b

In 2001 I moved to Rhode Island unsure what my future would hold. Twenty five years later I would return to this state and a city that I worked in. It is a very historical city that is located in Southern Rhode Island. It is also a town that I received a post-it note for. Newport, RI was founded in 1632 after three individuals led a group who where English colonists breaking away from their Portsmoth settlement. Over the next two years Newport would be scene as a haven for

American history is very interesting as it emerged from the Native Americans to the colonists through the American Revolution, The Civil War, War of 1812, World War One, Great Depression, World War Two, The Vietnam War, and through the modern era. There are no shortage of great museums when it comes to the Washington D.C. area and the Smithsonian. There is one museum where you can experience all aspects of American history and what makes up this country. The Smithso

The week has kicked off in Nashville, TN and there is so many amazing experiences this week. There is an amazing performance beginning at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center this week as well as other venues. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. Tuesday evening is the beginning of an incredible performance by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. They will begin a seven week show of Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Sympho

Just west of the city of Washington D.C. lies the city of Arlington, Virginia. It's just a ten to fifteen minute metro ride from the heart of Washington D.C. It is home to one of the most moving stops in the area and part of my most recent post-it note trip to Washington D.C. The Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864 after the Union confiscated the land that once belonged to Ulysses S. Grant. It was founded as a ste for the casualties of the American Civil War.

In 1632 Maryland would be established as an American colony with the help of Lord Baltimore who would provide the area as a haven for persecuted Catholics. In 1649 the city of Annapolis would be founded near the Chesapeake Bay. This great city and state would be part of my most recent post-it note trip to the Mid-Atlantic and New England States. Annapolis is an amazing city that offers an extraordinary history going back to the 17tb Century. There are so many excellent restau

Washington D.C. is home to many remarkable buildings and architecture structures. It was a city that goes back to it's founding's in 1790 when George Washington established this area as a neutral ground that serves as America's nation's Capitol. This one structure was part of my post-it note journey to Washington D.C. On September 18, 1793 George Washington laid the cornerstone of The National Capitol Building which would serve as the home for the United States congress. It

Over the course of history with the United States America was involved in two wars from the 1950's through the 1970's.. Two of these memorials can be found in Washington D.C. near the National Mall. This area of Washington D.C waz even recommended to me by post-it note. In 1950 America would be involved in a conflict on the peninsula of Korea. This would be war that would determine the fate of the Korean people and one that would end in the decision of the 38th Parallel th