Taking your senior on college tours? Be sure to add in a historical site visit or two. Check out my favorites!
Tag: American Revolution
Tudor Place (Washington, DC)
Explore the lovely Tudor Place in Washington, DC before the Martha Washington estate sale items go back into storage!
Historical Hidden Gems – United States
Check out these historical hidden gems!
American Sites in London
Even abroad, you can visit sites important in American history!
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!
Favorite American Revolution Historical Sites and Books
The 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution is next week. Check out my favorite historical sites and books about this time period.
Adams National Historical Park (Massachusetts)
Quincy, Massachusetts is home to two presidents, John and John Quincy Adams. The Adams National Historical Park has their birthplaces along with their beloved final home and tells the story of these extraordinary men - and their amazing wives. Read my new post to learn how to spend a day in the "City of Presidents!"
Favorite Political History Books
Something I’ve learned over my decades of studying history is that the best way to learn about the future is to study the past. Check out some of my favorite political history nonfiction books and some that are on my TBR.
Destination Booked – North Carolina
My new Destination Booked post is all about my home state of North Carolina. Read the books and then travel in the characters' footsteps all throughout the Tarheel State!
Favorite Patriotic Historical Sites
It's almost July 4th which is a perfect time to (re)visit my favorite patriotic historical sites!









