As the first state of the modern United States, Delaware is rich in history. If you're a parent looking to introduce your kids to local history and instill some Delaware pride, we highly recommend a visit to the Delaware History Museum and the Jane and Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage. Both of these [...]
Philadelphia is a culturally rich city, with a variety of museums and educational opportunities. Our Philadelphia adoption professionals think it's important to make sure your kids have the opportunity to enjoy these institutions. In our opinion, The Franklin Institute is the best museum for kids in Philadelphia. Kids in Philadelphia have been coming here for [...]
In 1871, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) and his wife Olivia Clemens moved to Hartford after getting married one year earlier. After renting a home for two years, the couple hired New York architect Edward Tuckerman Potter to design their home. Today, this gorgeous classic home doubles as a museum and is one of Hartford's most-visited [...]
If your family has history buffs or truck enthusiasts among you, we highly recommend making a visit to the Mack Trucks Historical Museum. The Mack Trucks company has an extremely rich history and is one of the oldest truck manufacturers in the world. At this museum, you can get up close and personal with dozens [...]
In our opinion, Virginia has some of the most beautiful nature on the East Coast. While much of this area has been taken over by civilization, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge remains an untouched section of swampland in the Coastal Plain Region of Virginia and North Carolina. It's estimated that the original swamp was [...]
Glastonbury may be a small city, but it has an impressive amount of high-quality restaurants. Our Connecticut adoption agents think an enjoyable family dinner out is one of the best ways to bond together. We love trying new restaurants in Glastonbury and returning to old favorites. If you're looking for a delicious meal out that [...]
While the nearby Philadelphia Art Museum may be more famous, Delaware has an impressive art museum of their own. This museum has a strong combination of rotating exhibits and permanent ones, along with a sculpture garden. Our Delaware adoption agents love visiting here with our kids when we're looking for a cultural experience the whole [...]
Philadelphia has a variety of parks, green spaces, and beer gardens during the warm months of the year. These outdoor experiences are one of our favorite parts about Philly in the summer. Spruce Street Harbor Park combines all of the best elements of these outdoor spaces. It's one of our favorite places to go for [...]
Our New Jersey adoption agents think that Cherry Hill has one of the best culinary scenes in New Jersey. We love visiting the diverse range of restaurants here for family dinners. A few that we keep returning to include: Han Dynasty With 9 locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, Han Dynasty is one [...]
The Lehigh Valley is full of museums and other cultural sites which make excellent family field trips. At Adoptions From the Heart, our Allentown adoption agents believe it's important to consistently engage our families in educational experiences. These experiences provide opportunities to not only learn new things but to bond together. We recently visited America [...]
