I would think any of the coastal states in the east, because not only can you find colonial, you can find Civil War, and you have the beaches as well. Not to mention many houses built in the 1700s still standing that you have potential to get permissions.
Some of the east coast states have native gold and gemstones as well. So you could stay busy if you lived in one of them.
Some of the east coast states have native gold and gemstones as well. So you could stay busy if you lived in one of them.