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.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies
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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.
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum (Texas)
Visiting Austin, Texas? Don't miss a chance to see another Presidential site - the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum.
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum (Texas)
In my quest to visit every presidential site, I always check to see if I’m near a presidential library or museum while on vacation. I was excited that the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum was located at one of my destinations on a recent college tour with my son. Read about my visit and make plans to take your family!
James Madison Museum (Virginia)
Want to learn more about President James Madison and his famous wife, Dolley? Visit the James Madison Museum in Orange, Virginia!
Mary Todd Lincoln House (Kentucky)
When driving through Lexington, KY, you can visit the childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln. It's one of a handful of exclusively First Lady-related historical sites. Read my new review today!
Sherwood Forest (Virginia)
After writing about the Virginia Capital Trail last week, I’ll be reviewing many of the stops along the trail in the coming months. Several battlefields and historic homes are along the route, including the home of our nation’s 10th President, John Tyler. In my quest to visit all of the Presidential and First Lady historic sites, I knew I had to see it in conjunction with the Capital Trail. His home, named Sherwood Forest, is a peaceful place for your family to take a break while on a bike trip. Read my new review today!
Highland (Virginia)
The next installment in our series of Presidential and First Lady sites is James Monroe’s Highland, located just a few miles from Jefferson’s Monticello. The actual home of President and Mrs. Monroe is no longer standing but read my new review as to why this still remains a must-see Presidential site!
Montpelier (Virginia)
Have you visited Montpelier, the home of America's 4th President? This Presidential site is a must-see with your family in central Viriginia. Read my new review today!