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To celebrate the upcoming President’s Day holiday, a meaningful Presidential site to visit is @Lincolnscottage, located a short drive from the Washington, DC museums and monuments. It is a good place to get away from the crowded museums around the National Mall, and you can check off another Presidential site after visiting. Read my new review today and make plans to visit with your family - link in bio. #thehistorymom #Lincolnscottage #Presidentialhistory #AbrahamLincoln
Finished my #slowbutsteadychallenge book! This massive (738 pages!) nonfiction biography inspired the musical, “Hamilton,” and I loved seeing the lyrics from the musical jump out at me. It is a thorough telling of Hamilton’s extraordinary yet ill-fated life. I would have liked a little more detail about his life with Eliza and a little less about the intricacies of government policy but it was a fascinating and surprisingly quick read. It pairs well with Tilar Mazzeo’s biography of Eliza and reading both gives you a complete picture of this founding couple. I highly recommend! #historymomreads #yearofhistoricalreading
As we celebrate and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, I encourage you to talk to your children about the importance of his tireless work for peace and justice. To bring this history to life, I also recommend visiting the MLK National Historical Park in Atlanta and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. These two sites, along with the MLK Memorial in Washington, DC, can help your children understand this important history.
On a cold, blustery day, the best place to be is curled up by the fire with an engrossing novel that you just can’t put down. The Time In Between transports you to Madrid, Morocco, and Portugal during the Spanish Civil War and WWII. I learned so much about Spanish history and culture, which is perfect for an upcoming trip to Spain! And since this book was originally written in Spanish, it counts as a translated book on my yearly book challenges. Thanks to @whatshouldireadnext and @annebogel for telling me about it! #historymomreads #yearofhistoricalreading #bookstagram
One of the best places to learn about American history is @colonialwmsburg. As part of the Historic Triangle with Jamestown and Yorktown, a vacation to Williamsburg is a must-see for every American. From the fife and drum marches to the colonial games, your children will love the experience as well. Read my new review out today to help plan your family’s visit to Williamsburg-link in bio. Now is the perfect time to start planning a spring break trip! #thehistorymom #familytravel #colonialwilliamsburg #visitwilliamsburg
Finished up this great middle grade novel just in time to include it in my review of Colonial Williamsburg coming out tomorrow (link in bio). What’s your favorite middle grade book about the American Revolution? #historybooksforkids

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