Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Elizabeth Monroe

Learn more about the elegant yet reserved Elizabeth Kortright Monroe in my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post!

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Dolley Madison

In this month's Booking It Through History: First Ladies post, I am detailing the life of the vivacious First Lady, Dolley Madison. Read all about her contributions to the role of First Lady that are still precedents today.

Smithsonian Museums along the National Mall (Washington, DC)

Planning a trip to DC but overwhelmed? Read my new review to plan your family's time at the amazing Smithsonian museums along the National Mall!

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – The Jefferson Ladies

Thomas Jefferson, our third president, was a widower so his daughter filled in as acting First Lady during his presidency. Learn more about her and her mother - both named Martha! - in my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.

James Monroe Museum (Virginia)

Visit the James Monroe Museum to see amazing artifacts from our fifth president and his extraordinary life! Located in the quaint town of Fredericksburg, VA, it makes a great stop on the way to Washington, DC.

The British Museum (London)

One of the largest museum in the world is The British Museum. It can be kid-friendly with the right plan. Read my new review about seeing the Rosetta Stone and all of the amazing artifacts there.

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Abigail Adams

Learn all about our nation's second First Lady - and the first to live in the White House. Abigail Adams was a woman ahead of her time. Read about her life, legacy, and how to walk in her footsteps in my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post!

Virginia Black History

February is Black History Month, which is a great time to visit these favorite historical spots in Virginia. With over four hundred years of history, there are many important sites in the Commonwealth!

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Martha Washington

It's the first month of my Booking It Through History: First Ladies project, and I'm doing a deep dive into Martha Washington. The original First Lady, Martha set the precedent for all of the first ladies to come. Read about her life, legacy, and how to walk in her footsteps in my blog post!

The Real Mary King’s Close (Edinburgh)

Perfect for October, the Real Mary King's Close is a family-friendly spooky tour in Edinburgh. Check out this fun and historical tour in my new review today!