#wwIImuseum

[nolafoodporn]

Yesterday, I had my first (gasp) visit to the stunning @higginshotel for a sneak preview of the reveillon menu @cafenormandie_nola. After five courses, I'm still not sure what I enjoyed most! Was it the compound butter with a fig reduction I shoveled into my mouth with a dainty sourdough baguette? The escargot vol au vent draped in almond garlic cream? Perhaps the bouncy, sea-rich scallop with creamy vanilla-hinted grits? Or the trio of desserts, the star of which IMHO was the gilded, champagne poached tartlet? I just don't know. Looks like I'll have to go back for a more thorough investigation. #nolarestaurants #wwiimuseum #cafenormandie #reveillion2022 #nola (at Cafe’ Normandie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkgQZbvLfNx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ladonegrohumano]

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[homegrown-kc]

Union Station and Liberty Memorial at Night @unionstationkc @wwiimuseum Homegrown KC is a podcast dedicated to exploring Kansas City's fascinating history and sharing stories from its rich past. It is available wherever podcasts can be found including but not limited to Audible, Amazon Music, Google Music, Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. To become a patron supporter subscribe to redcircle.com/homegrownkc or patreon.com/homegrownkc. Subscribers get access to exclusive bonus episodes featuring other local historians, archivits, and museum professionals. They also receive an item from the merchandise store valued at 5$ or less, and a shout out on every episode and social media post. Or you can give a one time donation at redcircle.com/homegrownkc or Ko-fi.com/homegrownkc. All donors will receive a shout out. And 1% of all Ko-Fi donations will go to fight climate change. To see what merchandise is available, go to zazzle.com/store/homegrown_kc_store. For more information on each topic, visit my website: homegrownkc.wordpress.com. and sign up for my monthly newsletter on my website as well. Like, follow, and subscribe to the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Youtube. Rate and Review the show where you listen, especially on Apple Podcasts. Thank you Bjorn, Joan, and Jeanna for your continued support. Thanks also goes to Sarah McCombs for the creation of my logo; the Dear Misses for use of their song Kansas City, as the intro and outer music of the show; to local libraries; and to all my wonderful listeners. Cheers! #homegrownkc #communityhistory #stateandlocalhistory #kchistory #kcproud #historypodcast #podcastersofinstagram #nofilter #unionstationkc #libertymemorial #wwimuseumandmemorial #fountainskc https://www.instagram.com/p/CjExvaGurGH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jjjjadore]

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[mkiiwatches]

More inspiration from The Cold Blue comes from this shot of the Cruxible with a B-25 WWII bomber at @wwiimuseum in New Orleans. While it’s not the B-17 flown by the 8th Airforce over Germany, the museum does have one on display as well.⁣ —————⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #mkiiwatches #mkiiwatch #builtforthepursuit #wwiimuseum #fieldwatch (at The National WWII Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzmU3fsnx5d/?igshid=1hgog153iihye

[metalandspeed]

#WWIIMuseum #nola #metalandspeed https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs1ulSshcm4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z0yrym58jms9

[smlrox13]

Highlights from an amazing trip #neworleans #nola #thenationalwwiimuseum #wwiimuseum #jazz #jazzcruise #bourbonstreet #trolley (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiL3g4yJqfn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thebluegrasstraveler-blog]

  New Orleans, a city steeped in rich history and its vibrant celebration of life! This year for Christmas, instead of buying each other gifts, we decided that since travel is our passion, this was the city we wanted to visit. Two days after Christmas with bags packed, off we went. No journey is ever exactly how you think it will be but for us, plenty of pre-planning helped to insure that we would enjoy a wonderful time in New Orleans without breaking the bank! We have another big trip that we are planning for later this year that requires a lot more of our resources than usual and we didn’t want this trip to interfere with that in any way.

Travel lodging: As a military member there are quite a few travel options that are available to those in uniform if you know when and where to look. Every military base that has billeting in the Department of Defense offers lodging on a Space Available basis. Since this was not peak season for tourism (or so we thought, more on that later) we decided to take book at the Reserve Naval Air Station, New Orleans for accommodations. At $65 a night and only a 20 minute drive to anywhere in the city, this was by far an easy decision for us. The rooms where very large with Queen size beds, walk-in showers, refrigerator and WiFi. if you have animals with you, they are pet friendly as well. They have a full commissary, Base Exchange, fitness center etc. all of which makes for a very safe, secure and super nice place to stay. They also have an RV park right on base with full hook-ups! We had already winterized the RV so that really wasn’t an option for us on this trip. In comparison to nearly $400 a night downtown this was by far a bargain! If you are a military member, Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve or Retired, I highly recommend looking into this option for you and your family.

Inside the Crescent City:

Belle Chase:

Our journey began the night we arrived into town. Staying outside the downtown area is an advantage for travelers because you get out of the immediate tourist areas and into the local community. We ate our first meal at Salvo’s Seafood and it is definitely the place to go! Our waiter (his name escapes us) was super friendly and the food as you can see was off the chain!  All you can eat (Yup, I said it!) Blue Crab, Shrimp, Sausage, potatoes and corn in a seafood boil. A local eatery that was actually the culinary highlight of the whole trip.

Also located in Belle Chase is Town View Cafe. a local eatery/bakery that has been in business at the same location for over 50 years. Open 24 hours a day and serving breakfast at anytime day or night. Almost everyone who walked in knew each other (except us of course) and chatted up with warm welcomes and small talk with each other. The ladies behind the counter welcomed us with open arms and we felt immediately welcome! Awesome experience for sure!

The French Quarter:

The oldest part of New Orleans and the place where the party literally never ends! We thought we were booking during a slow time in New Orleans but I don’t think there is ever a slow time in this city. The Sugar Bowl was being played in the Superdome and Clemson and Alabama football fans descended upon the city by the thousands!

Every street is loaded with bars and restaurants every few feet combined with alcohol at any time, in any flavor 24/7.  We tried Absinthe for the first time and realized that you have to be very careful. At 110 proof it needs to be handled with kid gloves otherwise it’s gonna bite you hard!! There are no open container laws (except no glass) and this guarantees a good time by all. Drink while you walk and see all the sites! Street performers keep the entertainment alive and live music from nearly every open door add to the festive air and celebration. From street musicians, escape artists, fortune telling, and artists the city’s vibrant charm is sure to please everyone.

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The next morning, we got up and decided that we wanted to go to the world famous Cafe Du Monde. Now for travelers, here is a big tip, DO NOT stand in line. We ended up first in a line waiting to be seated in the main area, Two nice young ladies came by and informed us that we just needed to step around the corner and go inside to a smaller area. We walked around the corner and ended up in another line for carry-out (our mistake). Finally after a few minutes, Tiffanie walked into the Cafe Du Monde and immediately called me to meet her in a smaller room away from the main room, she had a seat! Did we cut line? Nope, just walked past unnecessary lines that people themselves created. It is strictly a first come, first serve area! The Cafe Du Monde serves one food and one food only. Beignets which are small, deep fried square donuts covered in confectionery sugar. Enjoyed with a dark roast coffee and chicory blend mixed with hot milk that make up the their Cafe Au Lait you quickly realize why the place is as famous and as busy as it is.

Jackson Square is a local landmark surrounded by some of the most historic buildings in the country. Buildings such as the Pontalba Apartments. The oldest apartments in the United States and St Louis Cathedral, where Pope John Paul II worshiped during his visit. On a whim, we stepped inside an old building that sold tickets for the haunted tours. The first floor was modern and very nice and inside a very nice lady let us explore the other three floors of this old home. She advised that the owners were fixing the upper floors up to Air BnB the rooms but we were more than welcome to look around. During our self-guided tour we discovered that it was rundown, in disrepair and absolutely beautiful.

Birthplace of Jazz and so much more:

New Orleans is known for its artistry and culture. We took a haunted tour at night narrated by a enthusiastic young actress known to us only as “Lucy”. who expertly wove history with myth, the paranormal and superstitions and made it a good learning experience into the cities past.  Local artists paint, draw and display their work on the square’s iron fence. Here is where we found a talented young man playing his trade performing a Houdini straight-Jacket escape for the people.

We have a sweet spot in our hearts for street performers and artists. As a young man on occasion I too played guitar along with friends on the streets of Bardstown and Lexington looking for tourists and passer-byes to throw a bit of spare money our way. These folks are living their art form and many are very, very good at it.

  Outside the Quarter:

On Frenchman Street is where to true party is. Open air markets, Jazz, blues and funk music pours from every bar and restaurant. Take note though, very few are free. Most require a substantial cover or tickets to get in and all have at least minimum one drink requirements. We had dinner at the Snug Harbor and where treated to the live sounds of legendary Jazz pianist Ellis Marsalus Jr. playing in the next room. If your like us and travel on a budget though, if you really want to hear and see great art in all it’s forms, Just walk! You can find the best shows as you just walk along and see amazing contortionists, skilled poets and talented musicians that rival the greats as well as visual art that could be displayed in any fine art gallery in the world and its all free!

The absolute highlight of the evening was the performance on the street corner of the Young Fellaz Brass Band! A talented group of young men performing their unique style of music that covers many genres, including traditional jazz, hip-hop, R&B, rock and pop tunes . All in an old style Dixieland jazz brass band!! they tore the music up and had everyone dancing in the streets!

  National WWII Museum:

Next up, the National World War II Museum. Here they have done an awesome job of telling the story of a nation that came together during one of the darkest times in history. There we met 92 year old WWII veteran, Reid Sonnleitner who served on a tug during the war. The fact that the few men and women still with us of the Greatest Generation are there and willing to volunteer to tell their story is so awesome. Small children can meet people of a generation that literally saved mankind.  In just a few short years those first hand accounts of the the most devastating war in human history will be lost to time and the world will will never be the same. Because of them we enjoy the freedoms and liberties granted to us as Americans and as a nation, we are forever in their debt.

      During one of our short lulls in the action while sitting in our room, we turned on the TV and began watching the news. After a few minutes we realized that all with all the  negativity that you hear in this world about how divided we are and yet no matter where we have traveled across this nation from the subways in New York City to Venice beach, to the Gulf of Mexico and the deserts of the American West and everywhere we go everyone is always friendly and accommodating and New Orleans was no different.   We shook hands, asked for pics and delved into complete strangers personal pasts to learn more about the great people that make up this amazing world.  We can’t wait until the next adventure to see who we will meet next. 

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You can find much of what we saw and discovered at the websites below.

http://www.salvosseafood.com/

http://www.dodlodging.net/

https://www.hauntedhistorytours.com/

http://www.snugjazz.com

Happy Travels!!

Craig and Tiffanie

The Bluegrass Traveler

The Big Easy New Orleans, a city steeped in rich history and its vibrant celebration of life! This year for Christmas, instead of buying each other gifts, we decided that since travel is our passion, this was the city we wanted to visit.

[mikebone]

Spent some time visiting @wwiimuseum today. It left an unexpected impact on me. Grateful for the service of those who have gone before, yes. Incredible artifacts, displays and history, yes. But what I really enjoyed was being handed a card that profiled someone where you used their “dogtag” along the way to hear more about them. . It was STORY. And the man who I received to follow was Ernie Pyle. I had no prior knowledge of this man. He was a WWII journalist who told STORIES of the soldiers and war. I felt connected. And walked away knowing more of his STORY. @erniepylelegacy . #wwii #erniepyle #sketch #sketching #sketcbook #wwiimuseum #nola #illustration #story #history #drawing #war #art #artist #illustrator #mikebone #mikebrennanart #dailyart #visualart #watercolor #penandink #artifacts (at The National WWII Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B04ghpnjeTu/?igshid=vktm2jz2se29

[poetponyofmidgard]

WWII Soda Shop for Malts 💕 #wwiimuseum #maltsarethegoat @eryn_loria @jpflorane @flameprincessriley @tonialoria (at The National WWII Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvrJjU4HQOa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19875kt1a09is

[adventuretimeaxelle]

Dernière (et onzième) étape: la Nouvelle-Orléans. Certainement une des plus belles découvertes de ce voyage - et pas seulement parce que la ville est à moitié française, je vous promets. Je vais quand même commencer par le French Quarter qui n’est finalement pas si français que ça, je dirais plutôt créole. Les rues avec les maisons de couleurs m’ont rappelé Cuba, les petites boutiques d’art, de vieux CD ou de bouquins m’ont ramenée en France et le French market m’a ironiquement rappelé que j’étais aux Etats Unis. Tout se veut de France, des Caraïbes ou de je ne sais où mais en réalité rien de tout cela n’est vrai; c’est plutôt un melting pot de différentes traditions refaites à l’américaine. Ce que j’ai le plus apprécié à la Nouvelle-Orléans était l’omniprésence de la musique. Pas une rue, pas une minute de votre journée ne peut se dérouler dans le silence le plus complet. Le plus flagrant est dans les alentours du Quartier français, sur Frenchmen Street mais aussi dans le Marigny et sur Bourbon Street. Sans parler du fait qu’à la nuit tombée, les bars ouvrent leurs portes, les gens boivent dans la rue (oui c’est autorisée là-bas!) et la musique de rue s’entremêlent avec les morceaux de musique commerciale des bars. Deux des lieux les plus agréables pour s’y arrêter et traîner un peu sont le Jackson Square et le Louis Armstrong Park. Le premier se trouve au cœur historique de la ville avec le Cabildo et la Cathédrale St Louis (Louis XIV a vraiment laissé ses traces partout dans ce coin). C’est un petit parc au centre duquel se trouve une gigantesque statue de Jackson où on est au calme des boutiques mais d’où on profite quand même de la musique de rue qui se joue juste à côté. Le Louis Armstrong Park situé dans le Tremé est bien plus grand et plus décoré de statues, fontaines et palmiers. C’était là (Congo Square) où se marchandaient les esclaves historiquement, mais aussi là où ils se réunissaient le dimanche pour chanter et danser; c’est donc un des lieux les plus importants pour le développement la culture afro-américaine. Le Riverwalk offre une vue magnifique sur la Mississippi River, surtout magnifique le soir quand le ciel devient orangé et qu’il fait assez chaud pour se balader en t-shirt (autrement dit, pas comme dans le Midwest). Enfin, LE musée de la Nouvelle-Orléans est celui de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. Incroyable. Il est cher, très long à visiter mais ça en vaut la peine. On ne s’ennuie pas; films, décors, anecdotes sur des soldats qui ont combattu en Europe ou au Japon, et comme beaucoup d’autres musées que j’ai pu visités pendant ce voyage la scénographie était impressionnante (ils ont même mis des avions dans l’entrée). Bref, c’était un super voyage. Fatigant mais les 3185 km et sûrement plus de (calculé avec google map haha) 35h de bus en valaient la peine. 

[rachelpizzolato]

Slaying that Runway! • • • • • @gwensbridalboutique @ebphotographs @coastalfashionweek @wwiimuseum #tallmodels #teenmodeling #tallteengirl #thighhighboots @fordmodels @fordmodelsscout @elitenyc @imgmodels @modelsdot @modelsdiscovery #vogue #fashionmodel #fashionmagazine #teenfashion #beautyandbrainswithatwist #rachelpizzolato #60svibe #minidress #tassles #longhair #slay #runwaymodels #fashionrunway #photoshoot #fashionphoto #instaphotography (at The National WWII Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jsFcwBTdK/?igshid=1vclh6j6ax0mz

[cheekypinestagram]

There's a new Rosie the riveter in town #cheekypinestagram #cheekypine #fruit #aloha #cute #pineapple #neworleans #louisiana #nola #wwiimuseum #wwiimuseumneworleans #rosietheriveter #aroguehand #isholdingmeup #vacation #fromabout3yearsago

[funkyjenn]

American Dolls. Me and my WWII-era Mom. Her Russian parents were told to go back where they came from, Akronites made fun of their accents yet still they fought fascists, volunteering their time working on planes at the Goodyear factory. My grandmother fought for paved roads. My grandfather raised six kids on $11 a week. Immigrants are American. America is what it is because of immigrants. #immigration #daca #america #russian #defeatfascism #wwii #wwiimuseum #Akron #ancestry #history (at The National WWII Museum)

[dreamingandchaos-blog]

#WWIImuseum #neworleans