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!

Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond)

Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia is the final resting spot for two US Presidents. Read my new review to plan a visit to this picturesque spot along the James River.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Booking It Through History: First Ladies

My 2023 reading project is - Booking It Through History: First Ladies. Join me as I read two books a month about each first lady and learn all about these fascinating women.

National Mall Monuments and Memorials(Washington, DC)

Planning a family trip to Washington, DC has to include visiting the monuments and memorials along the National Mall. Read my review to learn tips and helpful hints about viewing these iconic memorials.

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Texas)

While in Dallas, you can visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, a site infamous in American history. Read my review and plan a trip to see this important site in presidential history.