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!

Lucy Burns Museum (Virginia)

March is Women's History Month, and one of the best museums about women's history is the Lucy Burns Museum in Virginia. Plan a trip today to honor these suffragists who sacrificed so much for us!

James Madison Museum (Virginia)

Want to learn more about President James Madison and his famous wife, Dolley? Visit the James Madison Museum in Orange, Virginia!

National Air and Space Museum – Udvar-Hazy Center

Air and space museums are great places to learn history in a fun way. At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport, your kids can see historic aircraft and a space shuttle in a massive hangar. They'll love it!

Historic Westover (Virginia)

As we begin the 2021 holiday season, now is a perfect time to visit historic homes to see holiday decor and hear stories of how those from history celebrated the season. One of my favorite places to visit this time of year is Historic Westover, one of the most beautiful 18th century homes in Virginia. Located along the James River, visiting its grounds and taking a tour of the home is a wonderful way to learn more about the earliest history of our country with your family.

National Museum of the United States Army (Virginia)

Tomorrow is Veterans Day. A meaningful way to celebrate our brave men and women of the US Army is to visit the National Museum of the United States Army near Washington, DC. It’s one of the most interactive and immersive museum experiences for kids and adults. Plan your trip today!

Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum (Virginia)

As part of my quest to see every Presidential and First Lady historic site, I visited one of the few sites countrywide dedicated solely to a First Lady, the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum. Located in the picturesque town of Wytheville, Virginia, it’s a great place to learn more about this trailblazing First Lady.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (Richmond)

Learn about a trailblazing figure in Richmond, Virginia in today's review of the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. Her life is inspiring to all!

Maymont (Richmond)

Richmond, Virginia has its own Downton Abbey-like mansion set in a family-friendly park. Maymont is a wonderful place to learn about history while enjoying the outdoors. Read my new review today to plan your visit to this historical site/zoo/aquarium/park!

National Museum of the Marine Corps (Virginia)

When driving along I-95 to Washington, DC, you can't miss the striking spire of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Read my new review today to learn about one of my children's favorite museums!