Duckwyn's Travel Blog

Rosa Parks March is Women’s History Month, and it is the perfect time to highlight the women who shaped our world through courage, determination, and groundbreaking achievements. To celebrate, we’ve created a new page on DuckAbroad that brings together the people, places, and historic moments that continue to inspire generations. From Harriet Tubman leading enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad to Amelia Earhart pushing the boundaries of what was possibl

As we close out this year’s Black History Month , it’s a great time to explore the places where families can learn more about Black history through real-world experiences. The DuckAbroad Travel app features historic sites across the country that honor the achievements, struggles, and contributions of Black Americans — and visiting them together can spark powerful conversations with your kids. One place worth highlighting is the Booker T. Washington National Monument in Virgin

Fort Pillow State Historic Park in Tennessee marks the site of one of the most devastating and significant events of the Civil War. On April 12, 1864, after Union forces were defeated at the Battle of Fort Pillow, Confederate troops killed large numbers of surrendering Union soldiers — most of them members of the United States Colored Troops. The brutality of the attack shocked the nation. Survivors reported that many Black soldiers were shot after attempting to surrender, an