Before leaving Hingham I finally was able to get a picture of this sign. Massachusetts has one for each of their towns and it's such a kick to drive from one town to another and see this sign with date of settlement started. Hard to get pictures because you don't know where the town line begins and there is no place to pull over for a quick stop and picture. It's a bummer. On this one I was lucky enough after a month to be driving towards sign and 1st at stoplight with camera next to me. ha! All these towns are so historic and have some wonderful history. Too bad so many have been neglected. Roads are terrible in most places and some are really run down while others thrive.. just like anywhere. Just interesting observations. I was taken so much with Hingham because we lived there for 5 weeks and it was so CLEAN! Loved the manicured yards and over 1800 historic homes and some still in residence of 13 generations! That is something in this young country with so littl
One of my new favorite places is Newport, RI. Had to stop in to visit the Intn'l Tennis Center. Not as elaborate as the Baseball Hall of Fame but wonderful! Since I was familiar with so many of these all time greats in the game of tennis. Andre has a whole room dedicated to him. ha! They did a very nice job displaying from the beginning to now and all the in-betweens! Of course they are beautiful grass courts and even a restaurant on the grounds to sit out and enjoy the lovely surroundings. Flowers everywhere and we managed to pick a picture perfect day! Fun
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