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English Homes in America

Did you know there are two English manor homes from the 16th century in Richmond, Virginia? Read my new review to learn how to visit these atmospheric and historic homes.

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Richmond, Teenagers, United States, Virginia 1 Comment November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 5 Minutes

IWM Duxford (England)

All aviation and military history enthusiasts need to visit the Imperial War Museum Duxford in England. Housed on a former RAF base, it has hundreds of 20th century military aircraft housed in old hangars. Read my new review of it today!

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, England, Europe, Great Britain, Teenagers Leave a comment November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 4 Minutes

Fort Worth, Texas

See the historic part of the Wild West in Fort Worth, Texas. From the stockyards to the Cowgirl Museum, it's a family-friendly town full of Old West history.

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Teenagers, Texas, United States Leave a comment November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 4 Minutes

Favorite WWII Books for Kids and Teens

Check out my new list of favorite World War II books for kids and teens. Even with the thousands of books about the war already published, there are still untold stories left to discover!

Jayda reading Leave a comment October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 2 Minutes

The Real Mary King’s Close (Edinburgh)

Perfect for October, the Real Mary King's Close is a family-friendly spooky tour in Edinburgh. Check out this fun and historical tour in my new review today!

Jayda 10 and up, Edinburgh, Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Teenagers Leave a comment October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 5 Minutes

Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh)

The most visited historical site in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Castle. Read my new review to learn about its thousand years of history as a home to royalty and a military garrison.

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Edinburgh, Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Teenagers Leave a comment October 12, 2022October 18, 2022 5 Minutes

Edinburgh Travel Guide

Check out my latest travel guide to the Scottish city of Edinburgh!

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Edinburgh, Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Teenagers Leave a comment October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 1 Minute

Favorite Books – 3rd Quarter, 2022

Check out my favorite books read in the third quarter of 2022!

Jayda reading 3 Comments September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 6 Minutes

Hampton Court Palace (England)

Step back in time to the court of King Henry VIII at England's Hampton Court Palace. An easy day trip from London, this historical palace is not-to-be-missed on any British tour!

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Great Britain, London, Teenagers Leave a comment September 21, 2022September 20, 2022 5 Minutes

Westminster Abbey (London)

I planned my post today weeks ago before the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This is a good time to learn about Westminster Abbey as it hosts the state funeral of the Queen next Monday.

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Great Britain, London, Teenagers 1 Comment September 14, 2022September 16, 2022 6 Minutes

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Tomorrow I am posting my 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. I’ve done guides for the history enthusiasts on your gift list for the last three years. Check out my past years’ guides for gift ideas (link in bio)! What’s your favorite history or book related gift to give? #giftguide #historymomgiftguide #holidayshopping In this time of gratitude and thanksgiving, I wanted to highlight a book by one of my favorite singers, Walker Hayes, and his friend, Craig Allen Cooper - Glad You're Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Fences. Anyone who knows Walker’s song, Craig, knows the story in this book, how Walker and Craig forged a friendship that led to Walker becoming a Christian. It’s a great example of how living life with someone, being a true friend that cares, is the best testimony of all. They discuss some hard times in their lives, from career setbacks to heartbreaking personal losses that had me crying right along with them, but the overall message of the book is one of friendship, hope, and resilience - one that our world desperately needs right now. Happy Thanksgiving! This is my favorite holiday because it is all about family, faith, and food. No presents to buy, nowhere to go, no must-dos except enjoying time with family. I love spending time together and giving thanks for all of the blessings in our life. Even in the hardest years, this holiday has been important, and I think, historically, that’s the true meaning of thanksgiving - gratitude no matter the circumstances. 59 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. I visited the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza this past spring (review linked in bio) and couldn’t help but think of the big “what-if.” What if the assassination hadn’t taken place? What would have happened to our country, to the Kennedy family, to history, if Oswald had been stopped? I’m so excited that my Instagram review of Marmee: A Novel of Little Women by Sarah Miller was reposted today on @austenprose. If you love classic literature or historical fiction, you should definitely follow this site full of bookish reviews and delight! Link to my review is in my bio! #historymomreads #bookstagram #marmee #sarahmiller I couldn’t wait to read the 11th book in the Virginia Mysteries series, Danger on the Stage by Steven K. Smith. In this fun middle grade book, Smith explores a part of Virginia often overlooked - southwest Virginia. This area is rich in history and folklore and holds a special place in my heart since it’s where my husband’s family lives. I’ve been writing reviews of historical sites and museums for almost 4 years - over 200 reviews so far! With so many in the archives, I thought I’d start highlighting some of the older posts on Thursdays. Can you imagine disassembling and moving an entire manor house across the ocean? This happened at least twice in the 1920s, resulting in the amazing Agecroft Hall and Virginia House. Read my new review to learn about these rare 16th century homes now located along the James River in Richmond, Virginia (link in bio). Be sure to mark your calendars for the joint holiday open house these museum homes are hosting in December. Have you ever visited an Elizabethan home? #thehistorymom #historytravel #familytravel #AgecroftHall #VirginiaHouse #virginiahistory #RVA #LoveVA This is my third year in a row where I focused on reading books by LM Montgomery in October. This year, I read a book that is often mentioned as a favorite - The Blue Castle.

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