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Author: Jayda

The History Mom

Houses of Parliament (London)

Visiting the Houses of Parliament in London is an amazing way to walk in history. From the lauded House of Commons to the historic Westminster Hall, these buildings contain over 1,000 years of history.

Jayda Europe, 10 and up, Teenagers, Britain, London Leave a comment August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 5 Minutes

Churchill War Rooms (London)

When visiting London, a must-see historical site is the Churchill War Rooms where you walk in the footsteps of history!

Jayda 10 and up, Britain, Europe, London, Teenagers 1 Comment August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 3 Minutes

National Mall Monuments and Memorials(Washington, DC)

Planning a family trip to Washington, DC has to include visiting the monuments and memorials along the National Mall. Read my review to learn tips and helpful hints about viewing these iconic memorials.

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Teenagers, United States, Washington, DC 1 Comment July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 9 Minutes

US Space and Rocket Center (Alabama)

Every space enthusiast young or old should visit the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Read my review to plan your trip!

Jayda 10 and up, Alabama, Teenagers, United States Leave a comment July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 3 Minutes

Tower of London (London)

A trip to London has to include the almost one thousand year old Tower of London. Read my new review to plan your visit to this amazing historical site.

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Britain, London, Teenagers Leave a comment July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 8 Minutes

Favorite Books – 2nd Quarter, 2022

Read about my favorite books from the second quarter of 2022!

Jayda reading 2 Comments June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 5 Minutes

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Texas)

While in Dallas, you can visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, a site infamous in American history. Read my review and plan a trip to see this important site in presidential history.

Jayda 10 and up, Teenagers, Texas, United States Leave a comment June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 3 Minutes

Historical Sites near a Beach

Headed to the beach for your summer vacation? Be on the lookout for historical sites nearby. Check out my new list of my favorite beachside history!

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Teenagers, United States, Virginia Leave a comment June 15, 2022June 2, 2022 4 Minutes

USS Midway Museum (California)

Visiting San Diego and want to see the real-life Top Gun? Check out the USS Midway Museum!

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, California, Teenagers Leave a comment June 8, 2022June 2, 2022 4 Minutes

Most Anticipated Summer 2022 Releases

Read about my most anticipated new releases for summer 2022!

Jayda reading 1 Comment June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 5 Minutes

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My favorite tour from our June trip to England was of the Houses of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster. Maybe it’s because I worked in the US Capitol, but I just love seeing the seats of government in other countries, and the Houses of Parliament are among the most storied, containing almost one thousand years of history! Read my new review to learn about this medieval palace that is now the home of the British government. Link in bio. #thehistorymom #historytravel #familytravel #palaceofwestminster #visitlondon #letsdolondon Happy National Book Lovers Day! Wait a minute, isn’t that every day? 😄 There are only a few more weeks of summer but maybe you’re fitting in one more getaway before it’s gone. Historical romances are the perfect light, breezy reads for a beach bag. You can learn some history in a fun, flirty way, and they’re usually part of a series which makes the reading even better! Once you get hooked, you have several other books to read! Here are a few of my favorites that I’ve read this year. What’s your favorite historical romance? #historymomreads #bookstagram #historicalromances One of my most anticipated books of the year was The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock, and it did not disappoint. This beautifully crafted novel about a grieving woman, Alice, and her daughter, Penn, returning to Alice’s childhood home in coastal Georgia during WWII is lyrical and descriptive. I could picture the marshy inlets and the crowing birds, the innate buzz of a land that is alive mixed with the decay of the past. One of the top historical sites in London is the Churchill War Rooms (part of the @imperialwarmuseums). I remember visiting this bunker while in college and was so excited to take my own kids to see the epicenter of Britain’s WWII military strategy. Read my new review today to plan your visit - link in bio! #thehistorymom #historytravel #familytravel #WWIIhistory #churchillwarrooms #visitLondon It’s the first Tuesday of August which means lots of new book releases! Here are the ones I am highly anticipating this month - check out the descriptions on the post linked in my bio. I’ve already downloaded two to my Kindle and can’t wait to read! What book are you most excited to read this month? #historymomreads #bookstagram If you’re a newsletter subscriber, you already know my favorite historical fiction books read in the month of July. This month, in particular, I also read several women’s fiction books that I couldn’t put down. Dealing with the messy middle of life, these books delve into parenthood, marriage, career, and all sorts of heartfelt issues. All of these books are gripping emotional tales that take you on a roller coaster ride, much like real life! As we get into the hottest of hot summer days, it has me longing for the cool mountain air of The Greenbrier. We went as a family last year and had a great time enjoying some of the unique activities at the resort like falconry and touring the Cold War bunker. And of course, the famous colorful decor at the resort was fun to see. Seeing the monuments and memorials along the National Mall in Washington, DC is an iconic part of any vacation to the city. Read my new review to help you plan the best route to see these important memorials to our country’s history - link in bio. #thehistorymom #historytravel #familytravel #WashingtonDC #visitWashingtonDC #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC

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