Grave of Norman Rockwell, Stockbridge, Massachusetts It was raining when I entered the community of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. I drove slowly on Route 102 – known locally as Church Street, searching for the entrance to the community’s cemetery. Where Route 102 turned sharply to the left and became Main Street, I found the entrance to the … Continue reading Norman Rockwell
Emily's tombstone, Amherst, Massachusetts. Insert - plague on the gate to the family plot. The traffic on Route 9 was bumper to bumper as I waited for the line to inch forward. The majority of them were waiting to turn onto one of the many roads that led to the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. … Continue reading Emily Dickinson
After paying my respects to Thorton Burgess, I began my ascent up the narrow road that led to the top of the wooded hollow. In the wooded sections, I could see birds dancing among the branches and squirrels played on the shaded floor. Had I not been in the middle of Springfield, Massachusetts, I would … Continue reading Milton Bradley
Driving through the city of Springfield, Massachusetts was a test of patience, a test I was definitely failing as I managed to stop at every traffic light as I drove towards my destination. I was definitely glad to see an entrance to the Springfield Cemetery. I entered through the Pine Street entrance, which I did … Continue reading Thorton Burgess
I entered the community of Charlton, Massachusetts via Muggett Hill Road, which passed the Bay Path Cemetery, the cemetery I wanted to stop at. Though I had directions to the grave I sought, what I was not told is the parking for the cemetery is non-existent. The first two of the three entrances I came … Continue reading John “Grizzly” Adams
I arrived in Oxford, Massachusetts, happy to finally be out of the rain that had been a constant on this trip. Arriving in town, I made my way to the northern edge of the community towards North Cemetery. Entering the cemetery I turned right at the first road and as I made the turn, I … Continue reading Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield
The Pennsylvania Rambler 