Eastern State Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia’s famous tourist attractions. The structure became a National Historic Landmark in 1965. ESP officially opened to the public for history tours in 1994. Read on to discover the history of this fascinating and spooky structure. Prison of the Past In 1787, during a meeting at Benjamin Franklin’s house, …
What better way to come back from our unexpected hiatus than a blog about Gettysburg and the start of spooky season! As our loyal readers know, we love visiting Gettysburg. Recently we took another trip back. Lightner Farmhouse B&B During this trip we stayed at the Lightner Farmhouse B&B. This building is listed on the …
Recently Country Fox explored the Shrines and Sunken Gardens at Mount Assisi. The Gardens are located in Loretto, adjacent to St. Francis University. Quiet and peaceful, the gardens are worth a visit. Way Back When In the beginning, the Gardens were located on the Schwab Estate. Charles M Schwab has a fascinating history. Born in …
A Shining Light: DIY is a tale about Country Fox’s journey to evolve their house. With the Wall Art Project complete, Country Fox began to focus on the main light fixture. While it was a nice fan, it just didn’t fit the room. BEFORE Back in 2009, this room was the living room. The room …
Chocolate Orange Truffles are a wonderful snack. They are easy to make and super tasty. They are also healthy! My long-term readers know that I am following the Autoimmune Protocol diet to help heal my body. I covered this in a previous post, and you can read it here. I found this lovely recipe on …
Today, March 8th, marks the 111th International Women’s Day. The theme for this year’s IWD is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Explore the history of International Women’s Day and why it still matters today. Origins On February 28, 1909, National Woman’s Day was held in New York City. Theresa Malkiel, a member of …
Wall art: DIY! What better way to start the new year of Country Fox Exploring than to show our dedicated readers our most recent project. Our home has been evolving and changing since we first moved in in 2009. Originally the room was the living room. After many years of construction on our first floor, …
This season’s last Dark Christmas Tradition delves into Frau Perchta. From goddess to witch, this Christmas figure covers a lot of ground. Most of the information for this post comes from The Old Magic of Christmas by Linda Raedisch. Now, let’s find out what we need to know to avoid having our bellies slit open. …
Right now you are wondering what in the heck a Christmas pooper has to do with Christmas. One European Country has a unique tradition involving their nativity scenes. Have I piqued your curiosity? If so, keep reading. Brief History Sometime during the 18th century, a small figure began appearing in the nativity scene. In Catalonia, …
Every year homes across Scandinavia are visited by the Yule goat and the Nisse. Both visitors date back to ancient times. They have evolved and changed from their pagan roots to fit into a more Christian society. Let’s learn a bit about these Yuletide visitors. The Nisse These household spirits go by different names depending …