The project that would become the Rudolph Grotto and the Wonder Cave began in 1928 when Father Wagner and his assistant, Edmund, decided to begin a labor of love. The project came to an end in 1983 when Edmund, simply too old to continue, decided to finally retire. Father Wagner came to Rudolph in the …
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Dighton Rock Museum – Berkley, Massachusetts
Of course, this is not the rock of notoriety in these parts, but Dighton Rock is famous for its own reasons; still, it goes nearly unnoticed. For the majority of its life, Dighton Rock has passed its time resting in Taunton River. Giving this rock its claim to fame is one side, in its entirety, …
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop – Seattle, Washington
A staple of Seattle tourism, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, while narrow and somewhat cluttered, never skimps on pleasure and revulsion. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by Sylvia and Sylvester. Don’t worry – they are kept behind glass for a reason. The couple are actual American mummies! In fact, they are perhaps the main reason so …
Unusual Museums of the U.S.
Once upon a time visiting a museum meant spending an afternoon wandering through ancient artifacts that had been uncovered by skilled archeologists. These days it seems that there are museums for everything from abandoned car parts to giant collections of barbed wire fencing. Here are a few of our favorite unusual collections to visit when …