In June and July 2016, I had the immense joy to visit London and stay with my dear friends Melinda and Ben. Mel surprised me one day by taking me to Whitechapel to see the famous Whitechapel Bell Foundry on June 29, 2016 - four years ago today! Me and Mel outside the Whitechapel Bell … Continue reading Visiting the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 2016
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 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
Built between 1671-1677, the Monument to the Great Fire stands 202 feet tall and 202 feet from the spot on Pudding Lane where the fire started in 1666. 2016 marked 350 years since the Great Fire of London, and I was thrilled to visit the area where the fire started with my dear friend Mel … Continue reading Monument to the Great Fire of London vlog
Before leaving Philadelphia in June 2016, I made sure to stop by Franklin Court, a site maintained by the National Park Service. I went to the Ben Franklin Museum, Franklin Court Printing Offices, and the Ghost Houses at Market Street. I also swung by the Franklin Fountain near by for some delicious ice cream. It … Continue reading Spending the day with Ben Franklin, Philadelphia vlog
Filmed during the June 2016 trip I took to Philadelphia to see Frank Turner, this is a short vlog of my time in the Christ Church Burial Ground. This site is the final resting place of many from the colonial era, including five signers of the Declaration of Independence: Benjamin Franklin, Francis Hopkinson, George Rush, … Continue reading An afternoon at Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia vlog
History Is Important 