Making history your story
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
I enjoyed my time learning about Lucy Hayes who was the first First Lady to graduate from college. Known now for her stand against alcohol, Lucy was only in Washington for four years but she left a big impact on the White House. Read my new post in my Booking It Through History: First Ladies project.
It's almost July 4th which is a perfect time to (re)visit my favorite patriotic historical sites!
In my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post, learn all about a first lady who loved living in the White House, Julia Grant. Her positive personality and charming entertainment helped the country get through some of its most difficult times.
Tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Read my new post to learn about the historic sites you can visit to honor and remember those who fought for our freedom.