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.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Edith Roosevelt
Tag: Presidents
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.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Frances Cleveland
Frances Cleveland was our youngest First Lady, marrying President Grover Cleveland in the White House when she was just 21 years old! Read all about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
The People’s House (Washington, DC)
The People's House is Washington, DC's newest museum, and it takes you inside the White House to learn more about its history and its inhabitants over the years. It's interactive and immersive and perfect for families!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Ellen Arthur
Ellen "Nell" Arthur died just before her husband, Chester Arthur, became president, but she left a lasting impact on him that may have influenced his policies. Her legacy can still be seen today in the "Church of Presidents." Learn more about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Lucretia Garfield
Lucretia Garfield was first lady for only six months, but she still left an impact. She was a strong woman who endured a loveless early marriage to find a true companionship that was tragically cut short by an assassin's bullet. Read all about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.