Growing up in Southeast Virginia meant that learning local history was a given. I've lost track of how many times I've been to the Cape Henry Cross, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Jamestown, DC, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and everything else surrounding these landmarks. Living in the Philadelphia area opened up additional opportunties to visit many more places and landmarks of historical importance.
I've been to a number of battlefields of both the revolutionary and civil wars. One of my hobbies is metal detecting (hope to get back to doing this on occasion when the health improves) and various trips to certains locations has brought forth a number of bullets, belt buckles, buttons, etc. If any of these relics could talk, the stories would be simple in most cases, but fascinating to us.
The one place that has eluded me is Gettysburg. Heck, I've been to Shiloh and that is so much further away. It was an awesome trip though. Gettysburg is still on the to do list and the sooner, the better.
When you decide to visit the Philadelphia area, let me know. That goes for everyone.