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Spring Polo Spring tournaments March-June, Aiken, S.C. Once hailed as the "polo center of the United States," Aiken is experiencing a polo renaissance. 888-AikenSC www.visitaiken.net

Carter Family Fold Saturday nights, Carter Family Fold, Hiltons, Va. Recent publicity from the movie "Walk the Line" won't change the old-time music and family fun that unfolds every Saturday night 866-MTN-MUSIC www.thecrookedroad.org

Daufuskie Island Heritage Tour Weekly, Hilton Head, S.C. One-hour ferry ride with narrated historical tour of the island. First Union African Baptist Church, Pat Conroy's schoolhouse and storytelling included. 866-TREASCST www.treasuredcoast.com

Exploring the Industrial Revolution Tennessee Overhill area, Tenn. Called a museum without walls. Scenic drives to company towns of yesteryear. 877-510-5765 www.tennesseeoverhill.com

Memphis in May May 1-31, Memphis, Tenn. Memphis hosts Costa Rica this year. Beale Street Music Festival, BBQ contest and more. 800-GO2-TENN www.TNvacation.com

65th Annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival May 15-20, Portland, Tenn. Parades, bluegrass competition, antique car show. Plus strawberries, of course. 800-GO2-TENN www.TNvacation.com

Battle of New Market Re-enactment May 20-21, New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, New Market, Va. This is the site of the oldest annual Civil War battle re-enactment in the nation. 866-515-1864 www.virginia.org

Flags In at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Day Weekend, Arlington, Va. Small American flags are placed in front of more than 260,000 gravestones, and Old Guard soldiers stand watch in the cemetery throughout the weekend. 800-677-6267 www.stayarlington.com

Sailing of the Godspeed May-July. A replica of one of the ships that sailed to Jamestown in 1607 will dock for tours in the ports of Alexandria, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Newport this summer, 800-VISITVA www.virginia.org

Storytelling Live! May 29-Oct 29 Tues-Sat, International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, Tenn. Teller-in-Residence program brings 22 of America's best-loved storytellers. Reservations recommended. 800-468-6882 www.netta.com

62nd Anniversary of D-Day June 6, National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, Va. With a backdrop against the Blue Ridge Mountains, this emotion-stirring memorial will have a ceremony and tours throughout the day. 877-HIPEAKS www.visitbedford.com

The Gold Cup Classic Car Race June 9-II ,Virginia International Raceway, Danville, Va. This year featuring the cars of Germany, restored race cars take to the track. An event put on by the Historic Motor Sports Association and the Virginia International Raceway. 434-793-4636 www.visitdanville.com

Pepsi Americas' Sail 2006 June 30 July 5, Beaufort, N.C. The tall ships are coming. Waterfront festivities include music and special maritime programs. 800-786-6962 www.crystalcoastnc.org

Salute America July 2-4, Yorktown National Battlefield, Va. October marks the 225th anniversary of the Siege of Yorktown. Special celebrations are scheduled for Independence Day and will culminate with a very special celebration in October. 888-593-4682 www.historyisfun.org

PHOTO (COLOR): Antebellum architecture and a picturesque historic district combine to make wonderful home tours in Madison, Georgia, one of America's most charming small towns.