Making history your story
Since Halloween is tomorrow, I thought it would be fun to review a spooky historical destination that is kid-friendly and won’t scare little ones. The Poe Museum, located in Richmond, is a great place to take your kids to learn more about one of America’s best-known writers and to see the oldest house in Richmond. It's a great way to add a little history lesson into a Halloween treat!
The next installment in our series of Presidential and First Lady sites is James Monroe’s Highland, located just a few miles from Jefferson’s Monticello. The actual home of President and Mrs. Monroe is no longer standing but read my new review as to why this still remains a must-see Presidential site!
Have you visited Montpelier, the home of America's 4th President? This Presidential site is a must-see with your family in central Viriginia. Read my new review today!
Headed to North Carolina for college visits or a soccer tournament? Be sure to add in a visit to the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro where you can learn about one of the most important battles in the America Revolution’s Southern campaign. See my new post for details on how to make this visit family-friendly!
My next addition to our list of Presidential and First lady sites is Monticello, home to our third President, Thomas Jefferson. This beautiful historic home and estate sits dramatically on a hilltop near Charlottesville, VA and is the only Presidential site to be named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Monticello is still preserved as it was when Jefferson lived there. The tour encompasses the house, the dependencies, and the vast gardens. It is definitely a must-see when in Virginia! Read my new post about planning your visit to Monticello!
Yorktown 1781 - where the world turned upside down. If you are a “Hamilton” fan, you will recognize that line from the musical but did you know that you can actually visit the place where the world turned upside down? The Yorktown Battlefield is a must-do while visiting the Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown with your family. Read my latest post on the best way to visit Yorktown with children!
Dublin is a fun and easy-to-navigate place to take your kids when you want to see a large European city but don't want to deal with hordes of tourists that descend upon Paris, Rome, and London. It is a great way to get the European feel with all of the Irish friendliness! The city itself … Continue reading Dublin (Ireland)
