RobinontheRoad

Take a short tour of President John F. Kennedy's grave at Arlington Cemetery while you listen to his inaugural address. Pack your bags...Let's go!

Join me, Robin on the road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on a tour of Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Enjoy the tropical fish tanks filled with sea horses, cheddar lobsters, and colorful sea life. Crawl into the Penguin encounter with me for a look around even watch them swim. Then sail the seven seas to meet Blackbeard the most famous pirate of the Carolina coast. Meat flesh eating piranha, poisonous lionfish, and then enter the Shark Tank, if you dare! Enter Ray Bay for a chance to pet these aquatic flying fish or sit back and enjoy the mermaid show. Look in on the sleepy sloths, and then line up to enjoy the Penguin parade. In my things to know before you go, I will tell you where I stayed while in Myrtle Beach. I give you ideas on what to do the next time you might travel there. Pack your bags… Let's go Photos, videos, editing, and writing are by Robin on the road. Music Is from YouTube and Microsoft clip champ. Video was created using Microsoft clip champ. Web links are as follows: Ripley’s Aquarium https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-myrtle-beach Hilton https://www.hilton.com/myrtlebeach #broadwayathebeach, #myrtlebeach, #ripleysaqurium

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on the road with me to Mount Airy NC the birthplace of Andy Griffith and the town Mayberry is based on. I will show you Main Street, we'll take a ride in a 1967 Ford classic, have lunch at barney's, see where Andy lived as a boy, tour of the Andy Griffith Museum, and just have a good time to gather. You will learn Andy Griffiths history, and the history of the town of Mount Airy. Pack your bags... Let's go! Videos and Photos taken by Robin on the Road Information written by Robin on the Road from The Police car tour in Mount Airy Music from Microsoft Clipchamp Squad car tours: https://www.tourmayberry.com Andy Griffith Museum: https://www.surryarts.org/agmuseum/index.html Andy Griffith home stay: https://andygriffithhome.com

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for Things Travel, for a stay at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel. Located in Winston-Salem, the hotel is the former headquarters for RJ Reynold's Tobacco. The Art Deco building is the model for the Empire State Building. Every year the Kimpton Cardinal receives a Father's Day card from the Empire State Building. I will take you on a tour of the restaurant, lobby, meeting space and recreation room. Additionally, I will take you on a brief tour of Winston-Salem and give you my recommendations on where to eat, drink and do here. Pack your Bags....Let's Go! Photos and video are all by Robin on the Road Music is from YouTube: Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100202 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Web Links: https://www.thecardinalhotel.com Krankies cafe, https://krankiescoffee.com Courtside Cafe 102 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC Mojito Latin Soul Food-https://mojitolatinsoulfood.com

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, for a tour of Davis Circle in the iconic and beautiful Hollywood cemetery in Richmond, VA. This is part of my complete tour map video Hollywood Cemetery guidebook tour. I cover stop #3, the grave of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy. Stop #4 the grave of Fitzhugh Lee, nephew of Robert E. Lee, cavalry commander during the Civil War and Governor of Virginia. Stop #16, the grave of J.L.M. Curry, Civil War soldier, lawyer and leader for the creation of schools for former slaves and the dispossessed. Stop #18, the grave a of Eppa Hunton III, Civil War Officer and Lawyer. (I mispronounce his name as Huntington in the video.) Stop #30, the grave of John Randolph of Roanoke, feisty orator, member of congress and founding father. Stop #15, the grave of John R. Cooke. Civil War soldier wounded many times in battle. Post war will help run the soldiers home in Richmond. #hollywoodcemetery #daviscircle #jeffersondavisburial #claudeaswansonburial #jlmcurryburial #johnrandolphburial #fitzhughlee #eppahunonIII #johnrcooke #homeschool #history All cemetery photos and videos are by Robin on the Road. Photos of people are from Library of Congress. Music from YouTube Hollywood Cemetery Website: https://www.hollywoodcemetery.org

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on a tour of the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. I will give you the history of the museum and the story of the Lone Sailor. I will show you the men who made the museum happen, the sailors whose story the museum tells and the incredible power of the United States Navy. Additionally, I will take you to the Museum of Natural History, Washington DC for a look at the Hope Diamond and the other incredible Jewels and Gems. Pack your bags…Let’s go! The information for this video came from the displays at the United States Navy Memorial and their website. The Lone Sailor information is read. Website: Navymemorial.org 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20004 Photos and video are by Robin on the Road Music is from YouTube and the Marine Band website: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Ceremonial Music (marines.mil) Hyatt Regency: https://www.hyatt.com/crystalcity

Join me Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, for a tour of the Daytona International Speedway and the Motor Sports Hall of Fame of American Museum. I will take you on the Daytona Speedway tram tour for a fantastic look from the back stretch to the Winner's Circle. Along the way I will give the history of the Speedway and Daytona Beach, the birthplace of Nascar. With incredible video and amazing music, I let you know why a tour of this incredible facility is worth your time. Then we will tour the Motor Sports Hall of Fame of America Museum. Starting with 2023 Daytona 500 winner Rickie Stenhouse Jr.'s Cheverolet. I will show you racing history of cars, motorcycles, boats, karts and a few highbred vehicles. We can walk through racing on the beach at Daytona to Bill Fance Sr. and his vision for the Speedway and Nascar. I also take you to One Daytona. A new area across from the Speedway with hotels, restaurants, sports bars, shopping, spas and a luxury movie theater Pack your bags...Let's go! Video and Photos by Robin on the Road Music for YouTube, Joystock - https://www.joystock.org and Mixkit. Information is from the Nascar Official website: https//:www.nascar.com and Daytona International Speedway tour and website: https//:www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com. One Daytona website information: https//:wwwonedaytona.com

Join me, Robin on the Road, as I take you on a photographic tour of the elegant and historic Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA. Along the way I will give you the history of the hotel from its creator, Lewis Ginter, through its many fires, famous guest and the Richmond citizens who fought to keep their hotel. I will show you how the hotel once appeared and the changes it has undergone during its128-year history. Photos and videos taken by Robin on the Road. Rooftop terrace and one photo of palm room were downloaded from Pinterest. Music from YouTube https://www.jeffersonhotel.com

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on a tour of Arlington and show you some of the lesser known, but unique graves. We start off with the graves from the two Shuttle accidents. Then I cover the grave of Thomas Selfridge, the first airplane disaster victim and finish with the graves of Robert Peary and Matthew Henson. The men who discover the north pole. So, pack your bags, let's go! https//:www.arlingtoncemetery.mil https//: hyatt.com Photos and videos are buy Robin on the Road. Historic photos are from Wikipedia. Music from You tube

Join me Robin of the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on a tour around Presidential Circle at Hollywood Cemetery. I will cover the graves of Presidents' James Monroe and John Tyler. Joseph Anderson, a man who tried to change things in Richmond. Matthew Fontaine Maury whose navigational gifts allowed us to change how we sailed the seas. One of the original planners for Hollywood, William Henry Haxel. Then I will take you just outside the circle to the graves of John Pegram and William Ranson Pegram; two men with a story about the cost of war. Next the grave of Alexander Seddon, a Virginia native and treasurer of the confederate south. Federal judge and diplomat John Young Mason. Governor John Garland Pollard is one of several Virginia Governor’s buried at Hollywood. He will help start the Virginia Museum of fine Art. The simple grave of Confederate general Phillip ST. George Cocke. One of the most interesting graves in Hollywood is the Lloyd family plot and their amazing tree stone markers. Confederate Generals R. Lindsay Walker and William Terry are buried close together. Last grave is that of Governor Henry A. Wise. A man who became famous for dealing with the John Brown Raid. Pack your bags, Let's go! All cemetery photos and videos are taken by Robin on the Road. Historic photos are from Pinterest, Wikipedia and the Library of Congress https//:www.loc.gov Music is from YouTube Hollywood cemetery web address is: https//:www.hollywoodcemetery.org email: info@hollywoodcemetery.org Hollywood is located at: 412 South Cherry Street Richmond, VA 23220

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on a tour of the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the unknown soldier. Also a look at Memorial Ampitheater. I will give you the history and information to help you for your next road trip to Arlington National Cemetery. All current photos and video are taken by Robin on the Road. Historical photos are from Pinterest and Wikipedia. Information is from the Arlington website at: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil and "Images of America, Arlington National Cemetery" by George W. Dodge. Hyatt Regency Crystal city/Regan National airport: https://www.hyatt.com

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on another road trip to Clover Hill Village in Appomattox County, VA. Clover Hill is a living history museum operated by the Appomattox Historical Society. Beginning in 1991 volunteers began moving historical buildings from around the county in order to preserve them and set up a living history museum that covers the 1830's-1930's. The building include a reproduction of the Vermillion General Store that houses many original items from the real Vermillion General store. The poor house was moved from Poor House Farm and rebuilt on this site. The Blacksmith shop was moved and reconstructed here shows how important a smith was to an area. The Martin/Grady cabin built in the 1830's, was moved right down to the step stones and reconstructed with many of its original furnishings. The Hardy School was moved and reconstructed here and feels as though you have stepped back in time. Wesley Chapel was one of the oldest churches in the area was reconstructed here including the original pews, and organ. Plus, a recreation of Confederate Officer's winter quarters which would have been common to a tow in Appomattox during the spring of 1864. I highly recommend a visit to Clover Hill Village the next time you are in Appomattox, VA as a glimpse into history. Clover Hill Village is located at: 5747 River Rodge Road, Appomattox, VA 24522. The hours are Friday-Sunday from April-October. The tour is self guided, but a guide is there to help answer your questions. School groups of all ages can be accommodated. Photos and video are all from Robin on the Road. Information came from tour guide and the Clover Hill village website at: https://www.appomattoxhistorical.org/facilities/clover-hill-village/ Music is from YouTube.

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on another road trip to Clover Hill Village in Appomattox County, VA. Clover Hill is a living history museum operated by the Appomattox Historical Society. Beginning in 1991 volunteers began moving historical buildings from around the county in order to preserve them and set up a living history museum that covers the 1830's-1930's. The building include a reproduction of the Vermillion General Store that houses many original items from the real Vermillion General store. The poor house was moved from Poor House Farm and rebuilt on this site. The Blacksmith shop was moved and reconstructed here shows how important a smith was to an area. The Martin/Grady cabin built in the 1830's, was moved right down to the step stones and reconstructed with many of its original furnishings. The Hardy School was moved and reconstructed here and feels as though you have stepped back in time. Wesley Chapel was one of the oldest churches in the area was reconstructed here including the original pews, and organ. Plus, a recreation of Confederate Officer's winter quarters which would have been common to a tow in Appomattox during the spring of 1864. I highly recommend a visit to Clover Hill Village the next time you are in Appomattox, VA as a glimpse into history. Clover Hill Village is located at: 5747 River Rodge Road, Appomattox, VA 24522. The hours are Friday-Sunday from April-October. The tour is self guided, but a guide is there to help answer your questions. School groups of all ages can be accommodated. Photos and video are all from Robin on the Road. Information came from tour guide and the Clover Hill village website at: https://www.appomattoxhistorical.org/facilities/clover-hill-village/ Music is from YouTube.

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on a tour of Arlington National Cemetery monuments and memorials. We start with the Battle of the Bulge Statue and continue to the McClellan Gate, 911 memorial, Coast Guard memorial, Robert Peary and Mathew Henson graves. I cover the Spanish American memorials including the Maine, the Rough Riders, and the nurses cross. I will cover the Confederate memorial, Korean memorial bench, Chaplains Hill, Pan Am flight 103 and so much more. Historic photos are from Pinterest and Wikipedia. Cemetery photos and videos were taken by Robin on the Road. Music is from YouTube. My information came from the Arlington National Cemetery website: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil and "Images of American Arlington National Cemetery" by George Dodge. Hyatt Regency Crystal City/Reagan National Airport: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/crystal-city-at-reagan-national-airport

Join me Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on a tour of the graves of President John F. Kennedy, Senators Robert F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy and Joeseph Kennedy Jr. I have used John Kennedy's own words from his inaugural address and spoken Robert Kennedy's impassioned words. Most Photos and all videos are taken by Robin on the Road. Photos of the Kennedy's are from Pinterest and Wikipedia. Music and the inaugural address are from YouTube. Information is from Arlington National Cemetery's website at: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil and Images from America Arlington National Cemetery by George W. Dodge. Hyatt Regency Crystral City/Reagan National: https://www.hyatt.com

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all things Travel, as I take you on a deep dive tour of Arlington National Cemetery. I will give you the history and take you to the graves of President John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, President William Howard Taft, Colin Powell, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Audie Murphy, John Glen, George Marshall, Phil Sheridan, Pierre L'Enfant, Robert Perry, Mathew Henson, John Pershing, Robert Todd Lincoln, Omar Bradley, Thurgood Marshall, Phillip Kearny and Abner Doubleday. We will watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and tour the Memorial Amphitheater. Visit the Memorials for Space Shuttle Columbia and Challenger, the mast of the Maine, Battle of the Bulge Memorial's, Confederate Memorial, 911 Pentagon Memorial, Pan AM Flight 103 Memorial, Canadian Cross, Korean War Memorial Bench, Spanish American War Memorial, Rough Riders Memorial, Nurses' Memorial, WWI Coast Guard Memorial, and Chaplains Hill Memorials. I will show you incredible views of the Cemetery and Washington DC in the background. I will also give you my best tip and recommendations so your next road trip to Arlington is amazing. If you are thinking about a trip to Arlington, this video will help you be a more informed and curious traveler. Historic photos are from Pinterest and Wikipedia. Cemetery photos and videos were taken by Robin on the Road. Music is from YouTube. My information came from the Arlington National Cemetery website: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil and "Images of American Arlington National Cemetery" by George Dodge. Hyatt Regency Crystal City/Reagan National Airport: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/crystal-city-at-reagan-national-airport

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all things Travel, as I take you on a deep dive tour of Arlington National Cemetery. I will give you the history and take you to the graves of President John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, President William Howard Taft, Colin Powell, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Audie Murphy, John Glen, George Marshall, Phil Sheridan, Pierre L'Enfant, Robert Perry, Mathew Henson, John Pershing, Robert Todd Lincoln, Omar Bradley, Thurgood Marshall, Phillip Kearny and Abner Doubleday. We will watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and tour the Memorial Amphitheater. Visit the Memorials for Space Shuttle Columbia and Challenger, the mast of the Maine, Battle of the Bulge Memorial's, Confederate Memorial, 911 Pentagon Memorial, Pan AM Flight 103 Memorial, Canadian Cross, Korean War Memorial Bench, Spanish American War Memorial, Rough Riders Memorial, Nurses' Memorial, WWI Coast Guard Memorial, and Chaplains Hill Memorials. I will show you incredible views of the Cemetery and Washington DC in the background. I will also give you my best tip and recommendations so your next road trip to Arlington is amazing. If you are thinking about a trip to Arlington, this video will help you be a more informed and curious traveler. Historic photos are from Pinterest and Wikipedia. Cemetery photos and videos were taken by Robin on the Road. Music is from YouTube. My information came from the Arlington National Cemetery website: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil and "Images of American Arlington National Cemetery" by George Dodge. Hyatt Regency Crystal City/Reagan National Airport: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/crystal-city-at-reagan-national-airport

Join me Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all things Travel, as I take you on hike through the Blue Ridge Tunnel. I will give you the history of the tunnel from the man who designed it, Claudius Crozet, to the men and boys who created it. This is truly an extraordinary place and one you won’t forget any time soon. The tunnel is an .8 mile walk, 700 feet below Rock Fish Gap. The trail is a 4.5-mile round trip hike. There are two parking areas, one in Augusta County on the west side and the other in Nelson County at Afton Mountain. The tunnel was constructed from 1850-1858. Flashlights are required! All videos and Photos are by Robin on the Road and the informative signage at the tunnel. Music is curtesy of YouTube. Link address: https://www.nelsoncounty.com/blue-ridge-tunnel/ Parking address for West Trail: 483 Three Notched Mountain Hwy. Waynesboro, VA 22980 Parking address for East Trail: 215 Afton Depot Lane Afton, VA 22920 King Family Vineyards in Crozet: 6550 Roseland Farm Crozet, VA 22932

Join me Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all things Travel, as I take you on hike through the Blue Ridge Tunnel. I will give you the history of the tunnel from the man who designed it, Claudius Crozet, to the men and boys who created it. This is truly an extraordinary place and one you won’t forget any time soon. The tunnel is an .8 mile walk, 700 feet below Rock Fish Gap. The trail is a 4.5-mile round trip hike. There are two parking areas, one in Augusta County on the west side and the other in Nelson County at Afton Mountain. The tunnel was constructed from 1850-1858. Flashlights are required! All videos and Photos are by Robin on the Road and the informative signage at the tunnel. Music is curtesy of YouTube. Link address: https://www.nelsoncounty.com/blue-ridge-tunnel/ Parking address for West Trail: 483 Three Notched Mountain Hwy. Waynesboro, VA 22980 Parking address for East Trail: 215 Afton Depot Lane Afton, VA 22920 King Family Vineyards in Crozet: 6550 Roseland Farm Crozet, VA 22932

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all Things Travel, as I take you on the road with me to Arlington, VA and The United States Marine Corps War Memorial. I have the special honor of being joined by Mike a Veteran who had the pleasure of going on the road with me to Arlington. Together we will give you the history of the memorial, the photo it was inspired by and the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This memorial is a testament to all those who serve in the armed forces. Web information: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/usmc_memorial.htm Hyatt Regency Crystal City: https://www.hyatt.com/en-UShotel/virginia/hyatt-regency-crystal-city-at-reagan-national-airport/wasrc Photo and Video by Robin on the Road Additional photos are from the Library of Congress Music from You Tube including: Americana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all things Travel, as I take you on a tour of Monticello. I will cover the beginning when a 14-year-old Jefferson inherits the property. We will discuss his marriage to Martha Wales Skelton and the tragedy of losing her and so many of his children. Taking his grief to Paris along with his slave Sally Hemmings and the relationship they shared for 40 years. I will tell you about the amazing Getting Word Oral History project at Monticello and how it has changed our understanding of slave life there. I will give you my recommendations for your trip. This video is part of my Monticello deep dive.

Join me, Robin on the Road, as I take you on the house tour at Monticello. This is part of my Monticello deep dive video. Here we will tour and learn about Jefferson's love of Botany and horticulture before we make our way to the private cemetery where our third President rests.

Join me Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for things Travel as I take you on a tour of Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park. I will cover the history of the area, the Seminole Indian tribe, the house, slave cabins, ruins and museum. The park is part of the larger Bulow Creek State Park, which contains several more ruins and archeological sites. The Bulow Woods trail is a 6.8-mile path from the Bulow Sugar Mill ruins to the Fairchild Oak, a 70-foot oak tree that is thought to be 400-500 years old. The park also has the Wahlin loop around the Coquina springs and a 13.1-mile canoe trail with a ramp at the Ruins. I highly recommend this beautiful and natural spot in Flagler Beach, FL, it's like stepping back in time. I hope to see you out there on a road of your on, until then safe travels. Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park 3501 Old Kings Rd. Flagler Beach, FL 32136 (386)517-2084 FloridaStatePark.org Bulow Creek State Park c/o Tomoka State Park 2099 North Beach St Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386)676-4050

Join me, Robin on the Road, as I take you on a tour of the South Wing at Monticello. This is part of my Monticello deep dive video. The South Wing contains the Granger-Hemmings kitchen, dairy, smokehouse, cook's room and kitchen after 1808. Here you will meet the enslaved men and women who made life at Monticello happen.

Join me, Robin on the Road, as I take you on a tour of Mulberry Row at Monticello. This is part of my Monticello deep dive video. Mulberry Row was where the skilled enslaved and indentured people who worked at Monticello lived. We will walk the Row from east to west as I tell you about the shops and homes they know existed on the row. From the barn to the cabins, textiles, wood trades, smith shops, you will learn how each location and the people who lived here impacted Monticello.