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Category: Massachusetts

Historical Sites near a Beach

Headed to the beach for your summer vacation? Be on the lookout for historical sites nearby. Check out my new list of my favorite beachside history!

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Teenagers, United States, Virginia Leave a comment June 15, 2022June 2, 2022 4 Minutes

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum (Massachusetts)

The Boston Tea Party took place 247 years ago this month, lighting the spark that led to the American Revolution. Read my new review today of the immersive and hands-on museum, the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. It's a must-see attraction on any trip to Boston! Photo Credit: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Jayda 10 and up, 6 and up, Massachusetts, Teenagers, United States Leave a comment December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 4 Minutes

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It’s the last day of June! I was able to read several of my most anticipated books this month, loving them all. What was your favorite book read in June? #historymomreads #bookstagram We’re halfway through the year! How are your reading goals progressing? In my new post, I highlight my favorite books read in the second quarter of 2022 and talk about what I’m reading next! Link in bio. #historymomreads #bookstagram I love reading books about World War II, learning more about the varied ways the citizens in the Allied countries fought against the Nazi invaders. From the French resistance couriers to the British citizens who manned the ack-ack guns during the Blitz, women, in particular, often served as the unsung heroes behind pivotal events. While visiting Dallas, I knew I had to see the Texas School Book Depository and Dealey Plaza, the site of President Kennedy’s assassination. There is an excellent museum at the site, the @sixthflrmuseum, where you can learn more about President Kennedy, that fateful trip to Dallas, and the aftermath of the assassination. It will give you chills and is a place that every American should visit. Read my new review today to learn all about the museum and how your family can walk in the footsteps of one of the most pivotal events in American history. Link in bio. #thehistorymom #historytravel #familytravel #sixthfloormuseumatdealeyplaza #JFK #JohnFKennedy #presidentialhistory Today is the first day of summer, the longest day of the year. I always think of Stonehenge on this day since it’s aligned with the sunrise on the summer solstice. I’ve visited it twice, once in college and again eleven years ago with my family. My kids don’t remember it but I sure do. It’s one of those places you have to see to believe! Is it on your must-see list? #stonehenge #summersolstice What’s your vacation horror story? Traveling with kids, mine has always been the various illnesses we’ve encountered over the years while on vacation. This week I added another story to our repertoire. One day I’ll be able to laugh over the time we spent sitting in the median of the M1 in a broken down car while the traffic speeds by on both sides at 70 mph. The good news is we’re okay and we made it to our next destination, York, where we had an amazing time. Traveling is always an adventure, some more days than others. Thanks to our amazing travel agent @katie.n.brown for helping us with the crazy situation! Tell me your worst travel story in the comments! Headed to a beach this summer? Check out my suggestions for some historical sites at popular vacation destinations! Link in bio. #thehistorymom #historytravel #familytravel I love visiting indie bookstores wherever my travels take me. Especially one overseas where the book covers are so different! I visited @blackwelloxford and picked up one of my most anticipated releases not yet out in the US! So neat! #indiebookstore #blackwellsbookshop Yesterday was the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Midway. You can visit the awesome @ussmidwaymuseum in San Diego to learn more about the battle and the aircraft carrier named after it. You’ll earn cool points with your kids as it was the site of the recent Top Gun: Maverick premiere! Link in bio. #thehistorymom #historytravel #familytravel #ussmidway #battleofmidway #topgun

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