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School’s out for the summer in Virginia! This summer, I plan to read more historical mysteries, a new genre for me. A buzzy book released earlier this year was a perfect start to this goal.
With the recent commemorations of Memorial Day and D-Day, it’s the perfect time to take your family to the @VAWarMemorial. Located near downtown Richmond and overlooking the James, it’s a contemplative place to honor the ultimate sacrifice paid by Virginian soldiers since World War II. Plus the recent expansion of the museum space is something that will be interesting for even the smallest of children. Read my review today and make plans to visit during the upcoming Hill of Heroes event (link in bio). #thehistorymom #virginiawarmemorial #historytravel #familytravel
Join me tomorrow as I moderate a panel of authors who write children’s books about the Revolutionary War, @LibbyMcNameeAuthor, @kathryngoodwintone, and @jennyl.cote. If you’ve ever wondered how these amazing authors come up with their ideas or how they research their characters, you’ll want to tune in! It’s hosted by the Bookish Road Trip Facebook group - join us (link in bio)!
Today’s #museumweek focus is on the museum you’re most looking forward to visiting this summer. We’re headed on a road trip to New Orleans so I can’t wait to visit the @wwiimuseum. It looks fantastic! And my kids are excited about the 4d theater experience!
In today’s #museumweek focus, I’m looking back on museums I visited decades ago, before kids, that I can’t wait to visit again. Once England opens back up to Americans, I want to take my family to Churchill War Rooms, which I visited as a college student studying abroad in London in 1996. It is one of the best museums I’ve ever visited, and it was so meaningful to be standing in the bunker where Churchill made important decisions in World War II. What museum from your past do you want to visit again? #churchillwarrooms #historytravel #familytravel
If you want to visit a small Irish town full of history, culture and music, Dingle should be on your list. From its small pubs to its historic peninsula drive, Dingle is an authentically Irish experience! Link in bio. #thehistorymom #DinglePeninsula #StayALittleLonger #Ireland #historytravel #familytravel

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