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Los Angeles

  • La Brea Tar Pits

San Diego 

  • Whaley House at Old Town San Diego 

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San Francisco

  • Alcatraz

Yosemite National Park

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I was so excited to read Love, Theodosia by Lori Anne Goldstein, a fictional retelling of Romeo and Juliet with Theodosia Burr and Philip Hamilton. While the relationship is of the author’s imagination, she has grounded the story in real historical events, people, and locations. That’s the best reason to be a historical fiction writer, we’re not bound by the exact details of history but use them to inspire a beautiful story.
My 2021 Holiday Gift Guide is here! Check out the perfect gifts for the history, travel, and book lovers on your gift list! Link in bio. #historymomgiftguide #giftguide
Need bookish holiday gift ideas to put under your tree? Check out my 2019 20 Days Until Christmas Gift Guide. Lots of fun ideas for the book lover in your life! Link in bio.
It’s Cyber Monday! Get ideas for the history enthusiast in your life by looking at my 2020 Holiday Gift Guide (links still active but discounts/coupons may not be). Check out the websites today to see what Cyber Monday deals they’re running. Link in bio.
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful day making memories with your family!
With Thanksgiving tomorrow, many people automatically think of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Did you know that the first planned English Thanksgiving was celebrated in Virginia two years before the Pilgrims? I reviewed @berkeleyplantation, the site of the first Thanksgiving, two years ago but have updated the review with pictures from this year’s Virginia Thanksgiving Festival. Check it out and learn the story behind it! #thehistorymom #berkeleyplantation #virginiathanksgivingfestival

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