Favorite Books and Historical Site Pairings – August 2026

I read several great books in August, and one of the books made it onto my all-time favorites list! 

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Historical Fiction

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History Colorado Center, Denver, Colorado

This is the perfect place to learn about the pioneers who settled Colorado like the ones in the book. 

Homestead National Historical Park, Beatrice, Nebraska  

As the National Park dedicated to telling the homesteaders’ stories, this is a great place to learn about all of the homesteaders. 

Read my reviews here and here.

**The Diary of Mattie Spenser is now one of my all-time favorite books!**

National WWII Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana

The top museum for WWII artifacts in America, the National WWII Museum is a must-see when you visit New Orleans. You can spend all day here!

The D-Day Story, Portsmouth, England

What better way to learn about D-Day than to visit the museum located near the place the ships departed? 

Beaches of Normany, France

This is a solemn place to learn about the sacrifices of all involved in D-Day. 

Read my review here.


History Nonfiction

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Sherwood Forest, Charles City, Virginia

Visit Julia’s home after leaving the White House. It’s where she raised her family and where her grandson still lives! 

Read my review here.


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