Check out my favorite historical sites and books in Washington, DC!
Favorite DC Historical Sites and Books
Tag: 19th century
Victoria and Albert Museum (London)
The Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the most interesting museums in the world!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Mamie Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower was not just a housewife in the White House. She ran the home with the precision of an army general. Learn more about her in my Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Bess Truman
Bess Truman had a tough act to follow as First Lady, but she made the role into her own. Read my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post to learn more.
Provence (France)
Spend some time outside of Paris in Provence and the French Riviera. You'll walk in time back to the ancient world through the many Roman historical sites.
Kew Gardens (London)
Kew Gardens is a fun respite from the craziness of London.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt is often called the most admired First Lady. Read about her in my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
Tokyo (Japan)
Tokyo is overwhelming but can be a fun place for a family trip!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Lou Hoover
My First Ladies focus in June was Lou Hoover. Best known for being the First Lady when the Great Depression started, Lou was so much more than that - an educated, capable, and admired woman!
DAR Library and Museum (Washington, DC)
The DAR library and museum is a hidden gem in Washington, DC. Visit it when the Smithsonians are too crowded!