Embracing Spontaneity in History: Two Unplanned Learning Experiences

You don't always need to have a plan if you want to learn history. Be in the moment and experience history.

Sep 17, 2024

My Quest To Find John Randolph’s Residence: Tazewell Hall Brought To Light

In 1775, Virginia's Attorney General, John Randolph left for England- and in 2024 I became determined to find his house.

Sep 10, 2024

Exploring Bacon’s Castle: A Journey to America’s Oldest Recorded Brick Dwelling in Surry County Virginia

History lovers need to visit Bacon's Castle, the oldest recorded brick building in North America.

Aug 26, 2024

Workcation in Essex County: Finding Historical Sites of Early America

As a history blogger, I can't help but seek out historical sites everywhere, including on my workcation in Essex County Virginia!

Jul 25, 2024

Exploring New Kent County's Historical Society and A Journey to the Grave of First Lady Leticia Christian Tyler

A visit to the New Kent Historical Society helped me find hidden history including one First Lady's church and another's gravesite.

Jul 13, 2024

History is Found Through Objects: Clues About Daily Life in Early America.

Objects definitely give us clues into early America. From wig account books to rebuilding Anderson's Armory, it's all there for us to learn from.

Jun 28, 2024

No Matter Where You Go in Our United States of America: Find History Like I Did in Palm Desert. Here's How!

Do you look for history everywhere you go? I do! From historical societies to cemeteries and parks: it's everywhere.

May 11, 2024

Learning Black History Daily: A February Post About Opportunities Every Day

This year for Black History Month, the blog dives into learning black history every day of the year.

Feb 06, 2024

Bricks and 18th Century American History: An Overview from a Blogger's Perspective

Bricks in American history: the fun stuff I learned in Colonial Williamsburg that got me interested in bricks.

Jan 16, 2024

The Scotchtown Post: Insight into Patrick Henry and the Place He Lived for a Few Pivotal Years

Have you visited Patrick Henry's Scotchtown? He only lived there for a few years, but they were pivotal ones.

Sep 09, 2023

Agecroft Hall: The Tudor House that Traveled to Virginia in the 1920s

Reasons to visit the Tudor house that travelled to America during the Gilded Age because of TC and Bessie Williams.

Aug 30, 2023

A Visit to One of the Most Historical Sites Around: Berkeley.

Have you visited the ancestral home of 2 presidents? Take a peek into the Harrison home in Charles City Virginia and soak in some history.

Aug 20, 2023

The House Richard Decatur Lee Built

Richard Decatur Lee built a piece of art called Lee Hall Mansion, and I had to tell you about it!

Aug 05, 2023

Things to Love About the Raleigh Tavern, Past and Present

Past meets present when you visit the Raleigh Tavern, an 18th century reconstruction showing off the Daphne and Apollo rooms, where liberty happened.

Jul 16, 2023

3 Reasons to Take Tours and Visit Historic Sites Multiple Times

Keep visiting historical places you love. I'm sharing 3 reasons why, knowing you really want to see what American history is about!

Jun 29, 2023

Colonial Colors, the Blog Brand, and History of Course: Let's Talk About Wallpaper

Let's talk about 18th century wallpaper because it tells us about history, not just color.

Jun 17, 2023