Gary, IN: Michael Jackson ‘s Childhood Home

FREE HOURS: I recommend going by during the daylight hours NOTES: *The small house is located in an area that looks a bit rough, but the house & property appears to be well maintained. *There is a large stone/granite monument to Michael Jackson in the front yard. *Fans leave memorial … Continue reading

Fairmount, IN: James Dean Grave

FREE NOTES: *Take the second lane into the cemetery. There should also be a sign showing where to locate the grave. *The grave should be easy to spot because people leave all kinds of things at the grave site. *The headstone is not his original one; the headstone has been … Continue reading

Portland, ME: The Wadsworth–Longfellow House

COST: Seniors: $12.00 Adults: $15.00 Students: $12.00 Children 6-17 years: $3.00 Children 5 & under: Free HOURS: May Daily: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. June – October Monday – Saturday: 10:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *This was the childhood home of the poet, … Continue reading

Amherst, MA: Emily Dickinson Museum

COST: 2016 Rate “Emily Dickinson’s World” – Tour of both homes Seniors: $13.00 Adults: $15.00 College Students: $10.00 Children 17 years & under: Free “This Was a Poet” – Tour of just Emily Dickinson’s house Seniors: $10.00 Adults: $12.00 College Students: $7.00 Children 17 years & under: Free HOURS: March … Continue reading

Concord, MA: Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House

COST: Seniors 62 years & up: $8.00 Adults: $10.00 Children 6-17 years: $5.00 Children 5 years & under: Free Family Rate (2 adults & up to 4 children): $25.00 HOURS: April – October Monday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. November – March … Continue reading