Both husband and son are buffs of English History including of course the Royal family…. Makes for fascinating dinner conversations as you can imagine. Actually, my son just finished a research paper on Croatian history… I think he has more historical knowledge than myself and siblings put together!
My children would love to chat with Cory. They literally jumped up and down screaming when we told them we were going to see an Ironclad- from the Civil War. They’d enjoy listening to him and chatting about the founding fathers.
My oldest loves WW2 history and has multiple shelves of books on tanks to strategies - it’s an interesting obsession…. There are times I enjoy his monologues but at times I can also glaze over.
Great essay. Hubby and I would listen to Cory all day long. We’ve only grown to appreciate American history as adults. Has Cory ever been to the Patriot’s Day reenactment in MA? Jeffrey and I wept when we went several years ago. RN the tall ships are in the harbor. We may try to see them Monday.
I am an unapologetic history buff. I would go to Boston, or any other place, steeped in history. Every year, our city, Orem, Utah, hosts the Colonial Heritage Festival for three days in July. It is the largest Living History exhibit of it's kind in the western United States. Plymouth and Jamestown are our sister cities.
I volunteer to work at the Family History booth. I love connecting people with their ancestors! We have things that are particular to this festival. Because it's 250 years, there were an additional 30+ booths. We had Saturday attendance on Thursday this year.
If you're ever in Utah during the Independence Day festivities, I strongly recommend this particular event. It's in a nice, shady park, and there are lots of fun things to do. Cory would love it! It takes about all three days to experience the Colonial Festival.
Lots of Founding men and women walking around. Abigail Adams and Mercy Otis Warren are there everyday. There are also musters, children's school and games, and the food is so delicious! Brick oven, bakery fresh, sourdough bread every few hours. Real Cornish Pasties, Scotch Eggs,Chicken Curry, and Sausage Rolls from friends of mine. Anyway, I love both of your newsletters!
Both husband and son are buffs of English History including of course the Royal family…. Makes for fascinating dinner conversations as you can imagine. Actually, my son just finished a research paper on Croatian history… I think he has more historical knowledge than myself and siblings put together!
Let's never have my husband and your son in the same room!
My children would love to chat with Cory. They literally jumped up and down screaming when we told them we were going to see an Ironclad- from the Civil War. They’d enjoy listening to him and chatting about the founding fathers.
My oldest loves WW2 history and has multiple shelves of books on tanks to strategies - it’s an interesting obsession…. There are times I enjoy his monologues but at times I can also glaze over.
I have no idea what an ironclad is and I’m afraid to ask Cory or your kids 😂
Great essay. Hubby and I would listen to Cory all day long. We’ve only grown to appreciate American history as adults. Has Cory ever been to the Patriot’s Day reenactment in MA? Jeffrey and I wept when we went several years ago. RN the tall ships are in the harbor. We may try to see them Monday.
I have been dealing with a recent new-ish illness for the last few years, and I so relate to seeing the world in gray tones.
Wishing the color back into both of our visions, and the Hayes biography in leather to your hubby.
(Love the aside from him in this piece, by the way.)
Thanks for reading Holly, and I wish you moments of marvel and awe amidst the fog and gray. Hang in there 💚
This was a really fun read, Natalie. And that bomb you dropped at the end…congratulations! That’s wonderful news!
Good job reading all the way to the end! 😉 And thank you on both counts!
I am an unapologetic history buff. I would go to Boston, or any other place, steeped in history. Every year, our city, Orem, Utah, hosts the Colonial Heritage Festival for three days in July. It is the largest Living History exhibit of it's kind in the western United States. Plymouth and Jamestown are our sister cities.
I volunteer to work at the Family History booth. I love connecting people with their ancestors! We have things that are particular to this festival. Because it's 250 years, there were an additional 30+ booths. We had Saturday attendance on Thursday this year.
If you're ever in Utah during the Independence Day festivities, I strongly recommend this particular event. It's in a nice, shady park, and there are lots of fun things to do. Cory would love it! It takes about all three days to experience the Colonial Festival.
This seems like a great compromise—not as far to travel, still plenty to keep Cory interested!
Lots of Founding men and women walking around. Abigail Adams and Mercy Otis Warren are there everyday. There are also musters, children's school and games, and the food is so delicious! Brick oven, bakery fresh, sourdough bread every few hours. Real Cornish Pasties, Scotch Eggs,Chicken Curry, and Sausage Rolls from friends of mine. Anyway, I love both of your newsletters!
I hope you can get some relief from this heat.
Thanks so much for reading Shauna! And I am lucky to live in SF where it’s currently 60F and foggy 🙃