The Beacon: Tower's Alumni Newsletter

 

Amy Bucher Photography 

When Emma Garfield graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2016 she had a year-long waitlist of commissioned art. Eight years later Emma is running her own business working on a range of projects from pet portraits in charcoal, hand-painted ornaments to wallpaper patterns. Emma recalls her love for art being nurtured at Tower and fondly remembers her art teachers encouraging her creativity.

 What was your education path after graduating from Tower?

After graduating from Tower in 2008, I went down to Rhode Island where I spent the following four years at St. George’s School. I absolutely loved SG – from the classes I took and the sports I played, to the teachers and staff members I still stay in touch with, and to some of my lifelong best friends I made there on the hilltop, it was an excellent choice to follow the tight knit community of Tower. After St. George’s, I was recruited to play lacrosse at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, where I stayed for all four years of college. Just like my transition from Tower to St. George’s, SLU was a smooth progression with a similar tight knit community and well rounded, nurturing learning environment. I double majored in Psychology and Art & Art History with a minor in Italian, and though my art career truly began in the halls of Tower School, it was at SLU that it really took off. 

What are you up to now? 

 Sophomore year at SLU, a friend saw an art assignment I was completing for class. They asked me to do one for them to give as a gift for Christmas, and the rest is history. By the time I graduated two years later, I had a year-long waitlist of commissioned art – so I decided to take the year, work through my list, and see what happened. Eight years later, I find myself not only still self-employed, but working on a vast range of projects that are each as challenging and fulfilling as the last. From entire bespoke wedding invitation suites, to home portraits in watercolor and pet portraits in charcoal, to oil paintings, to wallpaper patterns and hand-painted Christmas ornaments – I’ve been commissioned to do more projects than I ever imagined would come from my favorite pastime.

 Do you have any specific achievements since graduating from Tower that you are most proud of?

Since graduating from Tower, I think my greatest achievement of all has been running my own business and supporting myself with a skill and talent that makes me truly happy. Art can be a really tricky thing to make a career out of, particularly in this day and age where the internet and market is flooded with beautiful things. I’m not saying it’s a walk in the park – it’s a lot of work, and speaking of the internet, the last few years have been challenging to stay relevant. I’m proud to have made it this far, and I’m even more proud to know how many custom pieces are cherished in my customers’ homes.

After Tower, I’m also proud of my education path – St. George’s and St. Lawrence are both incredible schools with well-rounded curriculums and extremely healthy social, educational, and athletic resources. I feel incredibly lucky to have called each of them home, and to have found success in the classroom and on the lacrosse field at both schools.

Another particular highlight was my shared gallery show with Ellie Tomlinson, one of my very first art teachers at Tower and in life. It was such an incredible full-circle moment to have my work and Ellie’s work on the same walls together, and for it to have been at Tower where her teaching helped shape the artist I am today.

Was there a particular program or teacher at Tower that inspired your career/educational path? If so, please explain.

All of my art teachers at Tower (again, including Ellie Tomlinson!) have always stood out when I think about where my art career began. Art was always something I gravitated towards – whether it was on the kitchen floor after school with buckets of crayons and heaps of glitter (sorry, mom and dad!), or hurrying past the gym and snack fridge to my favorite classes in the art classrooms on the ground floor at Tower. I remember each and every project I made with Mr. Smith in his woodshop (which I swear I can still smell!), all of the papier-mâché projects with Susan Van Ness, and the countless other projects with each of our art teachers. Mr. Smith taught me the trick to drawing a straight line – and as an artist, I can’t tell you how many straight lines I draw… and he pops into my head every single time, without fail. Both my brother and sister went to Tower as well, and some of our favorite projects are still on display in our childhood home. Some of my memories of art at Tower are a blur of color and glue and paint, but they’re always accompanied with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia, and the feeling of creative encouragement. I think the most important thing I left Tower with was creative freedom – I remember my teachers always encouraging us  to nurture our creative instincts and, call it cheesy, to color outside of the box. 

What is it about Tower that you believe sets it apart from other schools?

 I think the thing that sets Tower apart is its size – being a smaller school in a small community is such an advantage. Faculty and staff are able to pay each student the attention they need, while getting to know each of them well without spreading themselves too thin. My class was small, hovering somewhere around 30 kids, and the majority of us were together from kindergarten through eighth grade graduation. I always felt like our teachers knew us so well for all 9 years, despite passing through different homerooms and grades, and were able to cater to our unique needs and learning styles effectively.

What is the best advice you could give current Tower students?

My advice to current Tower students is something I heard from dozens of adults while I was in school, but that I never appreciated as deeply as I do now – take advantage of every opportunity. Though it sounds cliché, Tower has so many incredible resources, and the best thing you can possibly do is seize every opportunity you can to explore new things, try new things, and learn new things. You are in a safe environment with the whole world at your fingertips, and you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Prepare yourself for high school and life by trying everything you can and being as creative as you can - you just might find new passions and skills you didn’t know you had in you! The best question to ask – “Why not?”

What is your favorite Tower memory?

Answering these questions has been a real deep dive into nostalgia, and honestly I’m not sure I can pick just one! It’s amazing how much I remember – Reading Buddies and the ‘Stop and Think’ chair in kindergarten, the old fire truck in the playground, playing four square at recess, class plays and musicals, learning the recorder in Mr. Shepherd’s music classes, building furniture with Mr. Smith, playing “Type to Learn'' in the computer lab, traveling to nearby schools for soccer games, scoring on the wrong hoop in basketball, celebrating birthdays with cupcakes and the rare pizza day, twirling around the MayPole with my friends, reading colorful books in the cozy round room of the library, the Scholastic Book Fair, flying across the gym on those little plastic scooters, watching my siblings in their class musicals, lining up for picture day in the old PAC, writing poetry with Mr. Sloane, playing under that massive rainbow tent in P.E., learning about Cuba with Mrs. Dosch, plastering layers and layers of papier-mâché to tinfoil to make my weathervane… I could go on and on. At the end of the day, Tower as a whole was an amazing memory, and I feel so incredibly fortunate and grateful  to have spent 9 years there.

To see some of Emma’s work and to keep up with her recent projects, find her on Instagram @edg_originals and her website, www.emmagarfield.com.

Halle’s advice for current Tower students is to “stick with your gut and do what makes you happy.” Halle looks back on her time at Tower and how it inspired her love of history and art.

Halle Livermore ’15 attended Tower for her 7th and 8th grade years, graduating in 2015. Following her recent return from Ghana, we were able to catch up with Halle and hear what she has been up to since 2015. 

After graduating from Tower, Halle attended Groton School. There, her enthusiasm for history and art, which she credits Tower for nurturing, evolved and grew. At Groton, she was a Global Education Prefect which opened opportunities to attend international exchange programs. During her sophomore year, Halle studied in Uganda and then in Tanzania as a junior. These experiences helped shape her plans for college. Halle enrolled at Cornell and in 2023 she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Africana Studies. 

After graduation, Halle and a group of Cornell students and faculty participated in a sustainable urban development program at the University of Ghana. In January, Halle will begin working in New York City at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Management Consulting Associate, focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace. 

When asked about her favorite memories as a Tower student, Halle talked about history classes with Mrs. Orne and Mrs. Downes. She fondly recalled the engaging classroom discussions and having received detailed, personalized feedback on assessments. She spoke about a classroom environment where she not only improved as a student but also developed relationships with teachers that led her to ask questions and spark conversations outside of class. When she arrived at Groton, she says, “I felt equipped with strong study skills and confident in my ability to build meaningful relationships with teachers.”

When asked what makes Tower different from other schools Halle recalled the art program. She reminisced about building skateboards in the woodshop; painting chairs and making stained glass mosaics during arts blocks—experiences that were unlike anything she had encountered at her previous schools and that have stuck with her. Painting remains a big part of Halle’s life, and she has even shown her art at pop up gallery events in New York City.

While at Tower, Halle won the history award as an eighth grader, and in her senior year at Cornell this achievement came full circle when her history thesis, "Recentering Saharan Exchange and Iconography: Trans-Saharan Trade to 1400 CE” was awarded a departmental prize for its contribution to the field. When asked what Halle is most proud of since graduating from Tower she noted her senior thesis along with being the Editor in Chief of the Cornellian Yearbook. 

Toward the end of our conversation Halle shared what it was like joining Tower as a 7th grader. She emphasized “it was apparent that every teacher wanted me to succeed and make the most of my time there.” One concerted effort she remembered was that of Señora Fernandez who organized study sessions for Halle and two other new 7th graders during recesses. She noted, “while I had never taken Spanish before, Señora Fernandez made sure I was able to catch up with peers by the end of the fall, and upon graduating Spanish had become one of my favorite classes.”

We ended our interview talking about Tower’s 8th grade trip to Washington D.C., a place full of history. She will always remember visiting The Floor of the House of Representatives with her classmates. 

Halle’s advice for current Tower students is to “stick with your gut and do what makes you happy.” Halle looks back on her time at Tower and how it inspired her love of history and art. She followed these passions to Groton, Cornell, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ghana. We look forward to seeing what Halle does next as she heads to NYC in January. 

 

How long have you been traveling to Cuba with Tower students?

The first group of students we took was in 2006 with just 6 students to the capital city. It was very ambitious, long before any softening Cuban-American diplomacy, and the students and their families were unspeakably brave and bold to participate. Since then, we have taken almost ten groups, adding another traveler or two each year and something more to the itinerary. Each time I get out my trip binders I think, I’ll never have another group as amazing as this one, and each time, they prove me wrong!

How many students are traveling to Cuba in March and how many traveled this past summer? 

In August of 2023 I was able to take twelve students. We were not able to offer the trip during the school year since Cuba only reopened to travel post-Covid in February 2023. I wasn’t sure if our Tower graduates would be interested and able to travel in the summer, given they would have already graduated and knowing that many of them work and go to camps far from Massachusetts, but it was amazing that we filled that trip within a day. It was the largest group we had ever taken and I was able to secure new vehicles and accommodations to make it work.

This March, we are taking sixteen incredible students. That this trip has grown to be a capstone opportunity for our graduates is remarkable. 

Can you tell us a little bit about how the trip is structured and some of the highlights?

The trip is usually a seven day adventure in which we try to fit in as much as possible realizing that for most of us, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We start in Havana where we immerse ourselves in the vibrant capital city that is alive with music, art and a fascinating history unlike any other place in the world. We connect with as many people as we can to learn the hows and whys behind the current situation on the island and spend time with school children our own ages to see how different, and similar, we really are.

We leave the Capital to arrive in the valley of Viñales, a spellbinding beautiful landscape where much of the nation’s coffee and tobacco are grown. There we live among the Cuban cowboys and farmers for a few days, staying with families, and jumping right into the day-to-day life of the provinces. Horses are the only form of transportation and the nights are full of endless games with all the children of the villages coming out to play streetball. 

No trip to Cuba would be complete without a visit to the stunning Caribbean coast. The island is long and skinny, 777 miles long and around 100 miles wide. We always enjoy a couple of afternoons in the sparkling waters. Beach volleyball and soccer games usually unfold with the local youth. No matter where we go, city, beach or farm, connections are maximized and many of the students create lasting friendships and indelible memories.

What was one of your favorite moments of your trip this summer?

 Without a doubt my favorite moment came at an unusual hour, 5am on our last day in the valley of Viñales. It was our last full day of the trip and we were scheduled to head back to Havana and the airport around 8am meaning a 7am breakfast and wake-up to get our bags ready. The kids all got together the night before to ask me if there was any way we could do one more horseback trip with the cowboys through the tobacco and coffee plantations. We decided it was possible but it would mean waking up at 4:30am to make it fit in with our tight schedule. They were in! I told the students that on many trips we have to pivot due to unexpected circumstances, and usually that means giving something up. Rarely on a trip of this magnitude do we ever add anything in, especially not at 4am! For me it really summed up the level of interest and devotion these students have when setting forth on these adventures. We were rewarded with one of the most spectacular sunrises of our lives and the ultimate example of carpe diem. 

What experiences do you hope for Tower students to gain from this trip?

There is a beautiful pairing of vulnerability and adventurousness that is needed to embark on a journey like this around age 13 and 14. I give the parents so much credit for gifting their children these wings and most of all, I tip my hat to the students, for daring to go beyond what they know, and leaning into the discomfort and trials of a challenging trip like this. Of course, I hope they will use their Spanish, in real, enduring ways, their language, a catalyst for connection, impression and impact. There is also a humanitarian aspect to our trip where we deliver medical supplies and everyday essential items to schools, hospitals and families there, who simply cannot access these goods due to political and economical situations far beyond their control. We do these small acts of humanity with great love but ultimately, we are the ones who are changed for the better by this journey. It must be said: none of this is easy. Life is very much a struggle for the Cuban people. Food is scarce. Infrastructures are crumbling. Freedoms we take for granted are often forbidden. Living that for one week doesn’t make us experts but it does, I feel, make us that little bit more human. I love to watch the students come to their own conclusions about these deeper than day-to-day lessons while in Cuba. That life can be hard, that paths can be troubled, that circumstances can be bleak, but we have but one journey here on Earth and we can all make a difference. Connection is king. Empathy is a superpower. Speaking a second language is a bridge. I keep in touch with so many students from the past 20 years of teaching at Tower. I constantly hear from both them and their parents about how this trip has influenced high school trajectories, college majors, job choices and an overall global outlook that fills my heart with both pride and hope. My love and compassion for Latin America and the promise of a brighter future is deeply ingrained in my purpose as a Spanish teacher. To me, the Cuba trip is the catalyst of what I try to teach each day, one that extends far beyond the four walls of a single classroom, and one that I myself strive to live by whether in Marblehead or along the Malecón.

 

 

 

 

This summer I had the pleasure of speaking with R. Stanton Dodge, a Tower alumnus from the class of 1982 and Chief Legal Officer for DraftKings. Stanton shared some of his memories of Tower, lessons learned in his career path, and words of wisdom for fellow alumni.

Stanton joined Tower’s 3rd grade in 1976—the year in which one of his favorite Tower memories took place. His third grade teacher, Ms. Carol Barry, was teaching math facts and ended the unit with a challenge: how many math facts could each student complete in 60 seconds? Heads down, feet tapping nervously, pencils scurrying across their papers, Ms. Barry’s third graders were hard at work. Stanton was elated to win the challenge. He remembers what a big deal it was to have his picture hung on Ms. Barry’s door and for teachers from other grades to shake his hand and congratulate him. 

Another memory took place years later in Upper School history class with Mr. Dickie McGrath (the son of then Head of School, Gerald McGrath.) Students were assigned a debate topic, and could choose to write about either side of the topic. Before handing back the graded assignments, Mr. McGrath announced there were just two “A”s awarded. Stanton and classmate, Kasia Weglarz ‘82, both earned top marks while arguing opposite sides of the debate. Stanton can’t help but wonder if this early assignment set him on course for being a lawyer someday.  

 Stanton recalled his great friendships made at Tower, and the lasting impressions made by teachers such as those already mentioned and others such as Ellie Tomlinson, Sister Claire and Marianne Barnicle. Academically, he added, “Tower prepared me very well for high school,” at Bishop Fenwick. 

Other factors that contributed to Stanton’s success are echoed in his advice to Tower alumni—“find your passion” and “chase experience”. 

FIND YOUR PASSION

Stanton majored in accounting at the University of Vermont and figured he’d be an accountant after graduation. The program required that he take a few business law courses, which he discovered he loved. “I had this epiphany moment…imagine if you studied something you actually loved, college would be totally different.” His business law professor shared case studies of current events and news happening in the real world which piqued Stanton’s interest. Soon he was questioning if he should become a lawyer.   Nevertheless, he graduated from UVM with a degree in accounting (it had been too late to switch gears from accounting to law), and headed for the Colorado mountains in pursuit of another passion—skiing. He found himself applying for accounting jobs, yet he was unable to enthusiastically answer the question, “Why do you want to be an accountant?”  Seeking a more fulfilling path, he left Colorado (vowing to return soon), to pursue a law degree from Suffolk University in Boston. Three years later, law degree in hand, he returned to Colorado. In that first year, he was able to nurture one of his passions on the slopes of Breckenridge but didn’t feel his clerking job in the Court of Appeals, nor his plan to go into litigation, were tapping into his passions, careerwise. He left the clerkship to focus on his next move, which came to him through his daily reading of the Denver Post newspaper.

CHASE EXPERIENCES

Stanton noted that he always reached for the business section of the Denver Post first and was fascinated with what was happening in the telecommunication companies. This was the mid-90s, “the dawn of the commercial use of the internet” and Stanton knew this was the future. He narrowed his sights on working in-house law at a telecommunications firm in Colorado and mailed his resume to every telecommunications lawyer in the Denver area. All he got back was the occasional rejection letter or, as more often was the case, no response. He paused his blanket search and made it a priority to identify and chase the job he really wanted. His focus: DISH Network, the satellite TV company with headquarters just outside Denver. One problem–he had already received a rejection letter from DISH. 

For most people this is the end of the road but Stanton persisted. He called DISH and was placed into the voicemail of none other than Michael Schwimmer, who had previously sent him a rejection letter. He almost hung up the phone but decided at the last second, “why not leave a message?” 

“Hi, it’s Stanton Dodge, I sent my resume over and I’d really like to talk to you. I’d be really excited to come work for you.” 

A few days later, Mr. Schwimmer called with two questions for Stanton. 

“Did you get my rejection letter?” 

“Yes, I did, and thank you for that by the way, it was a very nice courtesy.” 

“Ok, then what the heck do you want?” 

With nothing to lose, Stanton took his shot: 

“I’ve really thought about this. I want to work for you so badly; that I’ll work for free. And hopefully you like me and will eventually offer me a paying job; but if you don’t that’s ok and I’ll go on my way. But I’ve thought about it and I really want to work for you.” 

Mr. Schwimmer found Stanton’s offer interesting (no one had ever offered to work for free before) and it reminded him of a chance he was given early in his own career. Stanton’s determination paid off—he was offered a job—a paid one.

Stanton had an impressive career at DISH, serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. He was recognized as an industry leader several times. In 2013, he was recognized by The Legal 500 as one of the 100 most influential in-house lawyers in the US. In 2014 he was a recipient of the prestigious Legends in Law Award which honors general counsel based on “an outstanding reputation in the legal profession and a demonstrated track record of addressing complex matters of national or global significance in a specialized area. The honorees have also evidenced leadership, creativity and a uniqueness in approach to resolving those challenges confronting their corporate clients. Finally, they are highly respected by the bench and bar for their integrity and professionalism.”  

After 21 fulfilling years at DISH, Stanton decided to embark on a new adventure and accepted the Chief Legal Officer position at DraftKings, an innovative start-up tech company and disruptor in a space where legal and government affairs matter. Stanton and his team were preparing to bring the company public when the pandemic hit in March 2020 and the professional sports world came to a halt. The team at DraftKings pivoted—focusing on fantasy sports, e-sports matches, and live events like political debates, reality TV and cooking shows. The company kept its public listing date in April 2020.   

Stanton has enjoyed a successful career because he found his passion and chased the experience. “If you can make a career doing what you love, you’ll look forward to work every day. Listen to those inner voices, it’s right there. Love snowboarding? Work for Burton. Passionate about fly-fishing? Get a job at Orvis. Once you determine your passion, chase experience, not money, and that’s what will make you the most successful in the long run.”

 

When Alexis Sher was in 8th grade she went on a trip to Spain with Tower. During that trip she knew she wanted to go back one day. Alexis ended up spending her junior year of high school in Spain taking classes and becoming fluent in Spanish. Today, Alexis lives in New York City and works for the Urban Justice Mental Health Project, a non-profit providing legal and mental health services to NY residents. She has also created her own tutoring program called, “The Workshop”. 

What was your education path after graduating from Tower?

After graduating from Tower I went to BB&N. Tower was very helpful and formative in this process. My family moved to upstate New York my sophomore year and I enrolled at the Millbrook School. I spent my junior year of high school abroad in Spain. While in Spain, I became fluent in Spanish and passed a national fluency test. I then went to Wesleyan University and graduated in 2021 with a B.A. in Government and Spanish.

What are you up to now? / Tell us about “The Workshop”.

I work for the Urban Justice Center Mental Health Project. We work to provide legal services to New York residents with mental health concerns in hopes to end the cycle of homelessness and incarceration. 

I am studying for the LSAT and started “The Workshop” – a business which is a one-stop shop for writing and tutoring needs. I specialize in humanities and tutor all ages. Since I am fluent in Spanish I can tutor in two languages. “The Workshop” name embodies writing as it is always a work in progress. I love working on cover letters, resumes and other professional writing in addition to helping students with schoolwork. 

You have accomplished so much since graduating from Tower. Of which achievements are you most proud?

 I am most proud of being fluent in Spanish along with starting “The Workshop”.

 Was there a particular program or teacher at Tower that inspired your career/educational path? 

There are two teachers that I can think of right away. Ms. McCann was my fourth grade English teacher and had a huge impact on my writing. Mr. Thompson was my sixth grade History teacher, I remember his passion and energy in the classroom. I will never forget building the middle school volcano. 

Tower has always had a strong Spanish program that made the process fun and engaging. I went to Spain with Tower and after this trip I knew I would go back one day. I ended up spending 9 months in Spain while in high school and majored in Hispanic Literature and Culture in college. I am one of the only Spanish speakers at my job and this is a critical tool I use daily.

What is it about Tower that you believe sets it apart from other schools?

Tower has passionate teachers who make the Tower community so special. I remember the Head of School at the time, Mr. Philip, taught us all how to give a proper handshake and I still get complimented on it today. 

What is the best advice you could give current Tower students?

Take advantage of every opportunity and stay connected. 

What is your favorite Tower memory?

 One of my favorite memories was being in the Middle School drama production, Aladdin, and how much fun it was, leading up to the curtain opening. I loved being in the music room and backstage getting ready with the cast and crew and the anticipation of it all. 

Natalie Suhr ’19

Who did you do your senior project with and what did you work on? 

I worked with Lauren Santeusanio on Speech Pathology.

Why did you want to do your senior project at Tower?

I have always known that I wanted to do my senior project at Tower because I spent 10 years of my life there (Pre-K through 8th) and thought it would be fun to come back and see all of my teachers and unlock some of those memories. I wanted to have that full circle moment of coming back to the place I spent so much of my life at.  

Did you discover anything new about yourself or Tower while working on your senior project? 

I was definitely able to see a whole new side to Tower. I only knew the school from a student's perspective but for my senior project, I was able to see a teacher's perspective. It was so interesting to see how Lauren thoroughly plans out her time with each specific student and it helped me see just how much effort all of the teachers at Tower put into their lessons. 

What was it like going from being a Tower student four years ago to working with Tower students during your senior project?

It was so much fun to be able to watch the Tower students do all of the things I used to do four years ago, it brought back so many memories. Hearing about their National Park projects, IRPs, and many other projects I also did many years ago was so cool. I love how the school has evolved but also kept its traditions. 

Congratulations on your recent graduation! What are your plans for next year?

Next year I will be attending UMass Amherst as a Speech, Language, and Hearing Science major. Working with Lauren really helped me realize that my major is something that I want to pursue and I am so excited to learn more.

 

Grace Arnold ’19

Who did you do your senior project with and what did you work on?
Mrs. Parenteau was my mentor, and I thank her for welcoming me into her science classes. I especially enjoyed messing around in the garden and accompanying classes on walks and other excursions.

Why did you want to do your senior project at Tower?
Tower was a huge part of my life, which may seem surprising because I was only there for my 7th and 8th-grade years. When I joined the Tower community, I felt like I belonged. It was my happy place. So given my interest in science and my love for Tower School, I couldn’t have imagined doing my Senior Project anywhere else.

Did you discover anything new about yourself or Tower while working on your senior project?
It is amazing that Tower kids can spend so much time outside. Being back at Tower reminded me how important this was for me. It helped me to unwind and regroup and ultimately focus on the next class. I realized this spring that this time outside is helpful not only for me but for so many others.

What was it like going from being a Tower student four years ago to working with Tower students during your senior project?
It was a little weird at first, I have to admit, because I still feel like a Tower student when I step inside the building. But I got over that quickly, and I loved having the opportunity to be a mentor and to learn alongside the students.

Congratulations on your recent graduation! What are your plans for next year?
I am heading to St. Lawrence University to study environmental science.

 

 

Sig Orne ’80 was named the Peter S. Philip Faculty Chair in History in 2019 and has used this opportunity to travel to the places she teaches students about in her 7th and 8th grade history classes. Niagara Falls, Lake Huron, Sheep Mountain Table, Independence Rock and Yellowstone National Park are just some of the places Mrs. Orne has visited this summer. Check out her journey on Instagram @historyadventurer.