A couple of years ago, I had the great luck to be able to visit Poe’s Baltimore home and his gravesite. The house museum is run by a group of fun, dedicated folks and the churchyard evokes everything that a northeastern historical city burial ground should. I’ve been to Sullivan’s Island and visited Fort Moultrie…
This was another young adult (I’d place this in the 9-13 year old age range) title that made its way into my review pile. Something about its description, and yes, its cover, kept tempting me. It centers around a group of young teens who are assigned to do a historical art project. Two of the…
Our first stop this day was the Tower of London. Noted for two very different things: The place where several of Henry the 8th’s wives were imprisoned and beheaded (as well as other royals) and where the British Crown Jewels are kept and on display. Photography of the jewels is not allowed and some of…