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Nine myths about Boston
Many of us hear about Boston in reference to American History, through the news and media and from family and friends that traveled there. Ever wonder if some of the things you hear are actually true?...
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Winter activities
When the weather outside gets frightful, it’s natural to want to burrow inside where it’s warm. But the snow won’t last forever, so you might as well make the best of it! Here are a few winter...
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Take me out to the ballpark…for Opening Day!
Take me out to the ballgame Take me out to the crowd… Elise Amendola, AP No doubt those beloved lyrics will be filling stadiums across America today as teams face off on Opening Day. Since the...
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2011 Stanley Cup Winner: Boston Bruins!
Bruins raise the cup! Congratulations to both teams for an exciting 7-game Stanely Cup series, but since Smithsonian Student Travel is headquartered in Boston, we can’t help but have some Bruins pride....
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Photo Finish: The Sports Photography of Neil Leifer at the Newseum
On November 18, 2011 the Newseum in Washington, D.C., will roll out an exhibit sure to excite photography and sports enthusiasts alike! “Photo Finish: The Sports Photography of Neil Leifer” will...
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March Madness lesson plans
It’s hard to ignore that March Madness is upon us, so why not bring the excitement into the classroom with March Madness lesson plans? Before getting into the lessons, as a native of Illinois, I’d like...
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Which U.S. cities have hosted the summer Olympics?
The 2012 London Olympics are off and running! As I was taking in the opening ceremonies last night, I got to thinking about the American cities that have hosted summer Olympic games. So here’s a little...
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Explore America’s Baseball Parks: Fenway
As the summer draws to a close, it means there are only a couple more months of baseball upon us. For me, going to the ballpark is just as much fun as the game itself. The camaraderie. The history of...
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Explore America’s Baseball Parks: Wrigley Field
Baseball playoffs are here and even though this team didn’t make the cut, we’re still checking out their ballpark for its beauty, history, and of course, its ivy-covered walls. We’re looking at Wrigley...
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