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From virtual tours to online curriculums, there are plenty of ways to learn about history without leaving your home!

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Last week of the Civil War Virtual Tours

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This weekend, we’re celebrating strong women for Mother’s Day. What better book to give as a present than Stephanie Dray’s latest book about three amazing women - The Women of Chateau Lafayette? Based on real women during the French Revolution, World War I, and World War II, this masterful book weaves together the stories of three women, including Adrienne, wife of the Marquis de Lafayette, and their work at Lafayette’s ancestral home in the heart of France.
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My new post today is all about books - my favorite Civil War books for children and teens. Check out the list and let me know what book you’d add to it (link in bio)! #thehistorymom #historymomreads #historybooksforkids #civilwarhistory #bookstagram
I love stories about strong women from history - and bonus points if the stories are based on real women! I recently read @tracylawsonauthor new book, Answering Liberty’s Call, and loved it! Based on the real story of a wife and mother, Anna Stone, in 1770s Virginia, I held my breath as she bravely traveled to the Continental Army’s winter encampment at Valley Forge, bringing needed medical and food supplies to her husband’s regiment. She has to fight off robbers and Loyalists on the way, as well as deliver a message directly to George Washington. I loved all of the period details the author includes, from Anna’s clothing to how women were treated in taverns. The book also discusses the fight for religious freedom in the colonies, which was a new historical topic for me! If you love stories about brave women from history, you’ll love this book! #historymomreads #bookstagram #answeringlibertyscall
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