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Historic Cemetery Symbols: Why Are These Men Chained Together in Death?

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Unique grave marker in Jefferson, Texas (photo by Tui Snider)

Strange and unusual historic grave in Jefferson, Texas Here’s a grave marker that is quite strange and unique. In fact, I’ve never come across a similar arrangement! The following is an adapted excerpt from my book of historic cemetery tales called 6 Feet Under Texas.  (And to learn more about Understanding Cemetery Symbols, check out […]

Filed Under: Cemeteries & Symbolism, Historic Cemeteries, Travel Photo Essays Tagged With: angels of oakwood, cemetery, east Texas, grave, graveyard, historic cemetery symbols, jefferson, mitchel whitington, odd fellows, q1, slavery, Texas, xmas

Review: Excelsior House Hotel in Jefferson, Texas

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Beautiful garden courtyard at the Excelsior House Hotel in Jefferson, Texas (photo by Tui Snider)

Stepping into History The Excelsior House Hotel in the historic district of Jefferson, Texas has quite a pedigree: Not only has this Texas State Landmark been in continuous operation since the 1850’s, but it’s also listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. If you are a history buff, you do not want to miss the […]

Filed Under: Blog on Writing & Life, Blog Posts, Hotel and B&B Reviews, My Reviews, Travel Photo Essays Tagged With: B&B, east Texas, festivals, haunted hotel, historic, hotel, jefferson, Oct15, places to stay, q1, review, road trip, Texas, things to do, Tui Snider, TX, weekend getaway

Review: Black Swan B&B in Jefferson, Texas

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Black Swan B&B in Jefferson, TX (photo by Tui Snider)

Relaxing Getaway If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway in east Texas, consider booking a room at the Black Swan B&B. So many of Jefferson’s restaurants, museums, parks, and stores are within easy walking distance of this charming inn that you could simply park your car when you arrive and leave it in the same spot until […]

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History, Haunts & Legends Paranormal Conference in Jefferson, Texas

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What is Jefferson’s History, Haunts and Legends? History, Haunts, and Legends (HHL) is a one-day paranormal conference held in Jefferson, Texas twice a year: once in the spring and once in the fall. Jodi Breckenridge, who leads the Jefferson Ghost Walk, created this event in 2006, and it has steadily gained momentum ever since! Historic Cemetery […]

Filed Under: Blog on Writing & Life, Blog Posts, Haunted Travel, Historic Cemeteries, Travel Photo Essays Tagged With: east Texas, ghost, ghost hunting, ghost walk, haunted, history, history haunts and legends, jefferson, jodi breckenridge, paracon, Paranormal, paranormal conference, Texas, Tui Snider

Jefferson, Texas: Simple Pleasures, Ghosts, & Bigfoot in the Little Easy

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The following is an adapted excerpt from Unexpected Texas – my best-selling travel guide to quirky, offbeat and overlooked places near Dallas and Fort Worth. Check it out if you enjoy learning quirky facts, or are looking for offbeat road trip ideas in north Texas. Jefferson, Texas aka the Little Easy With its brick streets, horse drawn carriages, wrought […]

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Turning Basin Riverboat Tour in Jefferson, Texas

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Reflections along the Jefferson Texas bayou tour (Tui Snider)

Beautiful Reflections along the Bayou Today’s photo essay features shots I took with my iPhone while floating down the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. It was hard to restrain myself to only sharing six pictures with you because I could not stop taking photos. It was that beautiful! If, like me, you enjoy dreamy […]

Filed Under: Travel Photo Essays Tagged With: east Texas, instagr.am, instagram, iPhone, iPhone photography, Nature, photo essay, reflections, Texas, travel, Tui Snider

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