While a footnote of history as the shortest serving first lady, Anna Harrison had an adventurous life. Read my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post about her life and legacy.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Anna Harrison
Author: Jayda Justus, The History Mom
Jayda B. Justus is the creator/writer of the blog, The History Mom, where she provides detailed reviews of US and European historical sites for families with corresponding book recommendations. She loves interacting with the bookish world on Instagram as @thehistorymom, especially #bookstagram, and has appeared as a guest on several podcasts, blogs, and media outlets. Her favorite genres to read are historical fiction and nonfiction, but she also loves contemporary and historical romance and women’s fiction. Hailing from the historic town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, she is a former legislative director for a Member of Congress and now lives in Richmond, Virginia with her family where she spends her days working on her first novel. Visit her at The History Mom (https://thehistorymom.com).
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (New York)
While visiting the bustling metropolis of New York City, you can also visit the birthplace home of President Theodore Roosevelt. It's an easy add-on to any trip to the city!
El Escorial (Spain)
The massive 16th century El Escorial serves as the final resting place of Spain's royalty and also is a palace, school, and monastery. Located outside Madrid, it's a great day trip from the capital city.
Oxford (England)
Oxford, England with its storied colleges and revered literary sites makes a great day trip from London. Read my new review about planning a visit!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – The Van Buren Women
This month's First Lady focus was a challenge. Martin Van Buren's wife, Hannah, died almost two decades before he became president. Once he was in office, he didn't have an official White House hostess until his son married a relative of Dolley Madison, Angelica Singleton. Read about both of the Van Buren women in my new post!
Most Anticipated Fall 2023 Releases
Here's a super-sized list of my most anticipated fall 2023 releases! You'll want to add these books to your TBR list!
Toledo, Spain
Toledo, Spain is usually mentioned as everyone’s favorite small city and for good reason. This ancient town contains thousands of years of history from the Jewish quarter to the Moorish buildings to the Christian monarchs. It’s a must-see day trip on any visit to Spain!
Petrified Forest National Park (Arizona)
Petrified Forest National Park is a hidden gem located near the Grand Canyon and along Historical Route 66. Read my new review to see why it needs to be a stop on your travel itinerary!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Rachel Jackson
For my Booking It Through History: First Ladies focus this month, I learned more about the sad life of Rachel Jackson. The wife of President Andrew Jackson, she died just weeks before his inauguration. Read my new post to learn more about her adventurous and heartbreaking life.
Los Alamos (New Mexico)
With the new Oppenheimer movie, there is a renewed interest in the little town of Los Alamos. We visited on our spring break and loved learning more about this unusual place in American history.