In late August 2016, Green-Wood Cemetery commemorated the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, fought in 1776 on the grounds. The all-day event was an exciting and informative time thanks to living history demonstrations. The event culminated in a parade along the route to Battle Hill, where the memorials are for the Revolutionary War … Continue reading 240th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn at Green-Wood Cemetery
I visited the incredible New York Public Library (NYPL) in the summer of 2016 for their #WhoWasHamilton? exhibit, where I drooled over many primary documents and genuinely had a little cry over seeing the Farewell Address. For fun, I thought it'd be cute to pair up some familiar Broadway songs to their corresponding document. The … Continue reading Who Was Hamilton? at the New York Public Library
I am a complete and total Theodore Roosevelt fangirl. He is my favorite person from history, and - as you can imagine - his home is my favorite of all the 400+ National Park properties. Located in Oyster Bay, Long Island TR's gorgeous home, Sagamore Hill, is a National Historic Site. The items within the … Continue reading Following Theodore Roosevelt home to Sagamore Hill, NY
From 1777 to 1778 the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge, and finally began to unify. Some consider this the turning point for them during the American Revolution. I spent a quick afternoon on the grounds with my family in July 2016; surveying the reproduction huts, monuments, and George Washington's headquarters! I also met Park … Continue reading Valley Forge Encampment tour
In July 2016, I was able to spend the day in Gettysburg, PA with my family touring the National Military Park. We hired a wonderful Licensed Battlefield Guide, Dean, at the visitor center who drove our car for us while explaining the ins-and-outs of three day battle during the Civil War, and showed us around … Continue reading A day touring Gettysburg National Military Park and National Cemetery
I love tea!!! So when I see tea in a gift shop, I usually end up buying some. Here's my current collection of HISTORTEAS, as I call them, or historical tea blends. Three are from Oliver Pluff & Co (who specialize in Colonial Tea blends and make specialty blends for historic homes), and one is … Continue reading Historteas: my historical tea collection
Sixteen years before the Revolutionary War officially kicked off, Ben Franklin resided in London acting largely as a mediator between Britain and America. The house he stayed at, 36 Craven Street, is the only house that he lived in that is still standing today. While in England in the summer of 2016, I had the … Continue reading Celebrating the 4th of July at Ben Franklin’s London Home
While visiting England in the summer of 2016, my friend Chris T-T invited me and Mel to visit him in Brighton. We walked around the Royal Pavilion Estate checking out the digs of George IV, including his stables, gardens, and palace. It is a truly beautiful place with a rich and fascinating history, which you … Continue reading The Royal Pavilion Estate with Chris T-T: Brighton vlog
During my 2016 trip to London, my friend Mel and I visited Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey to get our nerd on. Even though I was battling high pain and fatigue this day (which is why this video hardly has us in it) we had a wonderful time touring the Abbey. It was especially cool … Continue reading A day at Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey
While visiting my wonderfully nerdy friends, Mel and Ben, in the UK in July 2016, we spent a lovely day at the British Library and the Museum of London! We saw many incredible documents at the Library - that, of course, I had a little cry over - and so many amazing artifacts at the … Continue reading Visiting the British Library and Museum of London
History Is Important 