Making history your story
Frances Cleveland was our youngest First Lady, marrying President Grover Cleveland in the White House when she was just 21 years old! Read all about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
Ellen "Nell" Arthur died just before her husband, Chester Arthur, became president, but she left a lasting impact on him that may have influenced his policies. Her legacy can still be seen today in the "Church of Presidents." Learn more about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
It's almost July 4th which is a perfect time to (re)visit my favorite patriotic historical sites!
My Booking It Through History: First Ladies post this month is about President Buchanan's niece who served as his White House hostess. Harriet Lane was a poised, vivacious young woman who dazzled even queens and kings! She rose above her tragic circumstances to leave a lasting philanthropic legacy that still impacts children today. Read all about this amazing woman in my new post.
This was a tough month for my Booking It Through History: First Ladies project where I studied the virtually unknown Margaret "Peggy" Taylor. Wife to President Zachary Taylor, she was only First Lady for sixteen months and left many unanswered questions about her life.