Reviewing the Comfort Suites – Carlisle, Pennsylvania GRADING Overall Score: B Staff: C Room: B Amenities: B Recommended?: Yes Nestled in the small, historic town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania is the Comfort Suites Hotel. This cozy, historic town prides itself on its importance in American history. After all, notable residents include Molly Pitcher (Battle of Monmouth/Revolutionary War heroine), James Wilson (one of America’s founding fathers and signer of the Declaration of Independence), and Frederick Watts (“Father” of Penn State University), in addition to being the home of the US Army’s War College. Surrounded by…
A Review of the US Army Heritage and Education Center – Carlisle, Pennsylvania GRADING Overall Score: B Cost: A (It’s free!) Fun Potential: B Recommended?: Yes HOURS: Mon-Sat. 10-5; Sunday 12-5 (Research area closed Sunday, no research pulls on Saturday) In the small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, you can find the US Army War College. Part of the War College is the US Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). Part research facility, academic library, archive facility, and museum, the USAHEC is dedicated to educating people on American conflicts and preserving the legacy of those who…
In July 2013, my family and I visited Gettysburg, PA on the way home from a family vacation. We specifically stopped here because we knew the town of the infamous battle was celebrating a 150th anniversary. It was supposed to be huge. And it was. There are obviously perks to visiting a small town during a national remembrance. However, what comes with it are headaches, lots of waiting (everywhere!), no parking, and dealing with lots and lots of people. We still decided to spend two days there, knowing that the visiting conditions would not be ideal for us. I have…