With my girls both in elementary school now and Matthew soon to follow, I love to see what they are learning and how they are learning it. They learn facts, ideas, and concepts, but I wonder, at what point does it come alive for them. What I was studying to be a history … [Read more...]
History is Fun at Jamestown and Yorktown
Thanks to Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Here in Virginia, we are so close to a great number of historic sites. If you are ever planning a trip here, you want to be sure to visit … [Read more...]
Life’s a Beach: Outer Banks
We have been blessed with the opportunity to travel as a family to the Outer Banks of North Carolina this summer. This is the beach just steps away from where we are staying here in the Outer Banks... The first day out the kids weren't sure of the ocean water but the … [Read more...]
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: A Walk in the Park
Thanks to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. On our recent trip to Williamsburg, VA, we took a little break from all of the early American history and headed for some European fanfare at Busch Gardens … [Read more...]
Colonial Williamsburg Brings History to Life
Many thanks to the people at Colonial Williamsburg for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. One great thing about living in Virginia is all of the incredible history that you can find all over the state. From early settlement, to Colonial and … [Read more...]