Eliza Johnson was called the "myth of the White House" during her four years as first lady. Read my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post to see why!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Eliza Johnson
Tag: Civil War
Destination Booked: Richmond
Take a literary tour of Richmond, Virginia in my new Destination Booked travel series. Walk in your favorite characters' footsteps throughout history!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Mary Lincoln
Mary Lincoln is one of the most researched yet misunderstood first ladies in history. Read my new post about her sad life and how her troubled history is still being debated today!
Historical Fiction Novels about the First Ladies
I love reading historical fiction novels about the First Ladies. Check out my new post listing the books you'll want to read about these fascinating women!
Richmond Civil War Tour (Virginia)
You can see many of the major Richmond Civil War historic sites in a three-day tour. Check out my new post for an itinerary to plan your trip!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Jane Pierce
Another Booking It Through History month with the First Ladies. This time, I learned more about Jane Pierce, one of the most tragic First Ladies.
Appomattox Courthouse (Virginia)
An important historical site to see in Virginia is Appomattox Courthouse where the Civil War ended. Read my new review to plan a trip to this memorable site.
Virginia Presidential Sites Road Trip
Plan a week-long presidential history road trip in Virginia and see why it's called the Mother of Presidents!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Abigail Fillmore
Learn about the first First Lady to hold a paying job outside the home in my Booking It Through History: First Ladies post about Abigail Fillmore!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Margaret Taylor
This was a tough month for my Booking It Through History: First Ladies project where I studied the virtually unknown Margaret "Peggy" Taylor. Wife to President Zachary Taylor, she was only First Lady for sixteen months and left many unanswered questions about her life.