Out of Sugarcreek we traveled east on OH-39 then south on I-77 to the US-40 exit with plans to travel the approximate route of the National Road. At one point we turned off US-40 when we saw a Historic Route 40 sign. At that point but for GPS we were lost. Later we managed to escape from a standstill traffic jam by traveling I-70 for a few miles. Finally we got back on US-40 and wheeled across the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge into West Virginia, a memorable experience! Day’s end found us at a KOA near Washington PA, a good place to refill our little propane tank and do nine days worth of laundry.
It looks like the Wheeling Suspension Bridge has been closed to traffic for nearly a year but is scheduled for restoration and preservation beginning in 2021. Although it might never again be used for vehicular traffic, it’s still an awesome historic site that is worth a visit especially if you groove on the history of our nation’s highways. https://wtov9.com/news/local/wheeling-suspension-bridge-to-be-restored
Bath, England is an amazingly inviting place with deep deep history. One little day trip isn’t anywhere near enough but we did enjoy delving into the history of the Roman Baths, basking in the beauty of Bath Abbey, and topping our visit off with Tea and Bath Buns!
Today’s excursion to The Victoria & Albert Museum established in 1857 gave us a glimpse into the Victorian world and a chance to see some glorious originals and copies up close.
With Karen’s sister, niece, and her family we visited Stotfold England to walk in the footsteps of ancestors and to explore a lovingly restored historic water mill.
It looks like the Wheeling Suspension Bridge has been closed to traffic for nearly a year but is scheduled for restoration and preservation beginning in 2021. Although it might never again be used for vehicular traffic, it’s still an awesome historic site that is worth a visit especially if you groove on the history of our nation’s highways.
https://wtov9.com/news/local/wheeling-suspension-bridge-to-be-restored