What Cool Historical Sites Have You Been To??? - Page 12

**Easy 6** · 02-12-2007, 01:53 PM

Being that i am a serious history buff, i thought it would be interesting to hear about the travels of you Planeteers.

With such a diverse cross-section of people here, there should be a very wide variety of great places.

Civil War battlefields???

The Great Pyramids of Egypt???

Maybe the wonders of Greece or Rome???

South American ruins of the Aztecs & Maya etc.???

My best 2 would have to be the Custer National Battlefield & the Old State Capitol here in Springfield.

On the drive up to live in Montana we went way out of the way to stop at the Custer site, i as a 9 year old boy only had a passing, 9 year olds knowledge of the event yet i was totally blown away by the vibe of that place. Even as a young boy i could feel the "heaviness" in the air on that barren, desolate plain. You almost felt as if it just happened. I have never been to a place that affected me more deeply. I have read a lot of books on it since. The on-site museum is killer as well.

At the Capitol building, it was very interesting to stand in the very spot that Lincoln stood, to look down & think that someone as important as Abe stood right where you are. There are actually a ton of places like that here in Springfield, Lincolns New Salem outside of town in Petersburg, Ill is a great place & still looks just like it did in the old days. They have festivals where actors dress up in period costume & give demonstrations on everything from how to make homemade butter to how to fish using old time technology. If you ever come to this area i recommend it. A very cool place for a romantic date.

So anyway, thats the best i've got, where have you been???

**Donger** · 02-12-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

DAMNIT DONGER!

Was it not obvious?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-12-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Was it not obvious?

I think several people were actually considering the possibility.

Oppenheimer being your GF would have fit right in next to the untimely death of John Goodman.....

Jenny Gump · 02-12-2007, 10:49 PM

I've been no where exciting except to D.C. (the usual sites). I also went to the Alamo, but *yawn* that was a bore. I need to get out more. My problem is when I vacation I like to go to the beach.

Joe Seahawk · 02-12-2007, 10:49 PM

I went to Machu Pichu last month, that was by far the coolest historical place I've ever been..

Jenson71 · 02-12-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I've not read it. Honestly, I wasn't even aware of it.

Well here's the Amazon link to the book. Like I said, it won the Pulitzer Prize in Autobiography/Biography in 2006.

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

**Easy 6** · 02-12-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Seahawk

I went to Machu Pichu last month, that was by far the coolest historical place I've ever been..

That would be EXCELLENT.

I must admit, i'm even more impressed than i thought i would be with all of you Planeteers. Some globe spanning sumguns you all are, easily my most favorite non-football thread i've created.

The Ziggaraut of Ur is perhaps the most fascinating structure i've ever laid eyes on, that pic really draws me in.

Pierce · 02-12-2007, 11:46 PM

I visited Germany this past summer and saw some very historical places...

Such as the rally grounds in Nuremberg. The platform you see is where Hitler stood, and I stood on that same platform. Chilling.

I also visited the Dachau concentration camp. Talk about a surreal experience. It was quite an emotional and gloomy day to be honest.

Slick32 · 02-13-2007, 12:53 AM

I know I've been to more than I remember but:

1. Washington DC - Smithsonian Musuems, War Memorials, Lincon Memorial, Washington Memorial, U.S. Capitol,
2. I've been on the Lewis and Clark Trail
3. The National Prisoner of War Museum at Andersonville National Historic Site
4. St. Augustine
5. Fort Leavenworth.
6. Hickam Field, Hawaii
7. Pearl Harbor
8. Liberty Hall, Philadelphia
9. Philadelphia Mint
10. Pro Football HOF
11. The Citadel, Halifax, Nova Scotia
12. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
13. Loch Ness, Scotland
14. Lauriston Castle, Scotland
15. Cable Cars, San Francisco
16. Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
17. Mt. St. Helens, Washington
18. Montecello
19?? Bermuda Triangle several times.

I'll have to dig through my files and find some of the other places I've been. Update to follow.

02-12-2007, 01:53 PM
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3387775	What Cool Historical Sites Have You Been To??? Being that i am a serious history buff, i thought it would be interesting to hear about the travels of you Planeteers. With such a diverse cross-section of people here, there should be a very wide variety of great places. Civil War battlefields??? The Great Pyramids of Egypt??? Maybe the wonders of Greece or Rome??? South American ruins of the Aztecs & Maya etc.??? My best 2 would have to be the Custer National Battlefield & the Old State Capitol here in Springfield. On the drive up to live in Montana we went way out of the way to stop at the Custer site, i as a 9 year old boy only had a passing, 9 year olds knowledge of the event yet i was totally blown away by the vibe of that place. Even as a young boy i could feel the "heaviness" in the air on that barren, desolate plain. You almost felt as if it just happened. I have never been to a place that affected me more deeply. I have read a lot of books on it since. The on-site museum is killer as well. At the Capitol building, it was very interesting to stand in the very spot that Lincoln stood, to look down & think that someone as important as Abe stood right where you are. There are actually a ton of places like that here in Springfield, Lincolns New Salem outside of town in Petersburg, Ill is a great place & still looks just like it did in the old days. They have festivals where actors dress up in period costume & give demonstrations on everything from how to make homemade butter to how to fish using old time technology. If you ever come to this area i recommend it. A very cool place for a romantic date. So anyway, thats the best i've got, where have you been???
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02-12-2007, 10:49 PM	#168
Jenny Gump Feloniously Restrained Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MO Casino cash: $10004900	I've been no where exciting except to D.C. (the usual sites). I also went to the Alamo, but yawn that was a bore. I need to get out more. My problem is when I vacation I like to go to the beach. __________________ "Blah blah blah blahhhh”
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02-12-2007, 10:49 PM	#169
Joe Seahawk This place entertains.. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $6714435	I went to Machu Pichu last month, that was by far the coolest historical place I've ever been..
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02-12-2007, 11:46 PM	#172
Pierce Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Over the rainbow Casino cash: $10004900	I visited Germany this past summer and saw some very historical places... Such as the rally grounds in Nuremberg. The platform you see is where Hitler stood, and I stood on that same platform. Chilling. I also visited the Dachau concentration camp. Talk about a surreal experience. It was quite an emotional and gloomy day to be honest.
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02-13-2007, 12:53 AM	#173
Slick32 Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: KC Casino cash: $10004900	I know I've been to more than I remember but: 1. Washington DC - Smithsonian Musuems, War Memorials, Lincon Memorial, Washington Memorial, U.S. Capitol, 2. I've been on the Lewis and Clark Trail 3. The National Prisoner of War Museum at Andersonville National Historic Site 4. St. Augustine 5. Fort Leavenworth. 6. Hickam Field, Hawaii 7. Pearl Harbor 8. Liberty Hall, Philadelphia 9. Philadelphia Mint 10. Pro Football HOF 11. The Citadel, Halifax, Nova Scotia 12. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland 13. Loch Ness, Scotland 14. Lauriston Castle, Scotland 15. Cable Cars, San Francisco 16. Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii 17. Mt. St. Helens, Washington 18. Montecello 19?? Bermuda Triangle several times. I'll have to dig through my files and find some of the other places I've been. Update to follow.
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