Making history your story
https://www.mountvernon.org I keep a list of travel goals and high on this list is the desire to visit every Presidential and First Lady home or site. Living in Virginia, several of these sites are very close by so I hope to cover many of them for The History Mom site. I think it is fun … Continue reading Mount Vernon (Virginia)
https://www.fords.org Visiting Washington, DC for a family trip this summer? While the museums on the National Mall get the most attention, don’t overlook an important site in American history. Ford’s Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was shot, is a must-see museum and historical site! One pro tip - buy your tickets for Ford’s Theatre well … Continue reading Ford’s Theatre (Washington, DC)
Washington, DC is a great place for historical site-seeing. So many historical events have taken place there or are commemorated there. From monuments to museums to historical homes, Washington, DC has something for everyone in the family. General tips on a Washington, DC trip with kids: Transportation: DC is quite large and most of … Continue reading Washington, DC
Virginia is the birthplace of our nation. From the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown to the home of many of our Founding Fathers, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Virginia really is for history lovers. As a Virginia resident for almost 20 years, I can attest to the many historical sites, houses, and attractions … Continue reading Virginia
