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To Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation

Jun 28, 2018

By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency A soldier, a privateer, an army camp follower, a prisoner and a slave. Those were just a few of the roles kids and teens routinely took on during Revolutionary times. “Many children were swept up in the drama of the American...

Kids become revolutionaries in Philadelphia this summer

Jun 1, 2018

By Eileen Ogintz PHILADELPHIA — Ready to do laundry—18th Century style? The kids who visit the new Revolution Place, opening June 9, in the year-old Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia can do laundry – without water – as well as lay down in a tent...

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Series Highlights Culture-breaking Scientists August 7, 2022
Chicago's Field Museum is launching a new exhibition series featuring scientists who have broken cultural barriers. The post Series Highlights Culture-breaking Scientists appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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Dogs get pampered at Denver’s Maven Hotel August 6, 2022
Want to treat your pooch to during National Dog Month? Consider a stay at a pet-friendly hotel -- like the Maven in downtown Denver CO. The post Dogs get pampered at Denver’s Maven Hotel appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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Booking.com is all smiles this summer August 5, 2022
Summer of ‘Yeah’ campaign is timed to the 50th anniversary of The Smiley Company, the brand behind the iconic smiley face The post Booking.com is all smiles this summer appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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Make the most of August in the Catskills August 5, 2022
August always feels a little bittersweet as we try to enjoy every minute of what is left of summer and know that September is looming The post Make the most of August in the Catskills appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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Vacation confidence is at an all-time high August 4, 2022
Despite inflation, air travel woes and rising gas prices, six in 10 Americans planned to book a summer trip this year The post Vacation confidence is at an all-time high appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers August 4, 2022
Forget spontaneous romantic dinners. Ditto for any big adventures. When you're traveling with babies and toddlers, expect the unexpected. The post Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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Tokyo’s epicenter of Japanese youth culture August 4, 2022
Planning to visit Tokyo? Put the Shibuya district on your itinerary. It is renowned as the epicenter of Japan's youth culture. The post Tokyo’s epicenter of Japanese youth culture appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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View Artemis Launch at Kennedy Space Center August 3, 2022
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering special viewing packages for the upcoming Artemis I launch The post View Artemis Launch at Kennedy Space Center appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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Artificial Intelligence Exhibit at Seattle MOHAI August 2, 2022
Beginning October 15, 2022, Seattle's MOHAI presents the West Coast premiere of Artificial Intelligence: The Mind & The Machine. The post Artificial Intelligence Exhibit at Seattle MOHAI appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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NYC’s Kimberly Hotel Offers 4th Night Free August 1, 2022
New York's Kimberly Hotel, a European-style luxury boutique hotel n Manhattan, is offering a Stay Three Nights, Get a Fourth Night Free deal The post NYC’s Kimberly Hotel Offers 4th Night Free appeared first on Taking The Kids.
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