Octagon House Museum (Washington, DC)

The Octagon House was once the home of the President and First Lady! Visit this unique structure on your next visit to Washington, DC.

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Florence Harding

Florence Harding is lost in history to scandal, but she was a fascinating woman who deserves study! Read my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – The Wilson Women

This month's Booking It Through History: First Ladies project had two women to research - Ellen Wilson and Edith Wilson. While Edith gets all of the glory, Ellen deserves her time in the spotlight as well.

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Helen Taft

Helen "Nellie" Taft was an unconventional First Lady whose legacy is still evident in Washington's beautiful cherry blossoms today!

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Edith Roosevelt

Edith Roosevelt should be remembered for all that she contributed to the White House. Learn about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (Massachusetts)

While in Boston, you can visit one of the most beautiful presidential libraries - the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on Boston Harbor.

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Ida McKinley

My Booking It Through History: First Ladies focus for December was Ida McKinley. This woman who endured so much heartache and illnesss made a lasting impact on the role of First Lady - one that you can visit today!

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!"

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Caroline Harrison

This month's Booking It Through History: First Ladies focus, Caroline Harrison, isn't well-known, but she made significant changes to the role of First Lady that should be remembered. With her untimely death in the White House two weeks before her husband's reelection bid, her story ends sadly but is one worthy of studying.

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.