In August 2016, I visited the incredible New York Public Library 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 documents. The exhibit was WONDERFUL … Continue reading Who Was Hamilton? at the New York Public Library, 2016
In August 2016, I visited the New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in New York City, for their Summer of Hamilton exhibit. Here is a little snapshot of my time there, and all the wonderful things I saw! Primary documents will always have such a high place of honor in my heart. It is thrilling, … Continue reading Summer of Hamilton at the New-York Historical Society
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
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
This is a short video of a trip to one of my favorite museums ever, the Museum of the City of New York (or MCNY). In this vlog, I visited on June 14th, 2016 during the Museum Mile Festival, which shuts down 5th avenue and highlights the many incredible museums that line the street that … Continue reading Visiting the Museum of the City of New York during the Museum Mile Festival
Because what vlogger can resist a good haul?! Here's a short collection of some goodies I picked up in the winter and spring of 2016 at various museums, historic homes, and National Parks sites, including: The National Archives, Sagamore Hill, The Hamilton Grange, and Federal Hall. I have no self control when I am near … Continue reading Historic Site Gift Shop Haul (2016)
History Is Important 