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 January 2019, I found myself in London on a research trip for my Masters thesis. On a day off from lurking around pilgrimage sites related to dead celebrities, I was able to visit London's iconic Somerset House for the first time with my friends Sarah, Danny, and Dave. The current Somerset House was constructed … Continue reading ‘Good Grief, Charlie Brown’ at Somerset House, London
This past spring, April 2019, I visited the Morgan Library and Museum in Manhattan with my dear friend from graduate school, Jessie, to see their exhibit 'Tolkien: Maker of Middle Earth.' We had a VERY emotional time seeing items from JRR Tolkien’s life and personal collection as he planned out the Hobbit and Lord of … Continue reading Tolkien: Maker of Middle Earth
In March 2018 I was in London with my friend Hindi for a week of music, friends, and mayhem. One day we met up with our dear friend (and ace musician) Dave Giles, and he took us to the Victoria and Albert Museum (aka, the V&A) to see a special exhibit: 'Winnie the Pooh: Exploring … Continue reading Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic at V&A Museum, London
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
History Is Important 