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How to raise a history lover: 6 ways

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Tim

The summer I was ten, my parents took me to visit the restored town of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. We stepped into the musical instrument shop where I watched craftsmen constructing violins. That year I had started learning to play … Continue reading →

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Bob Beatty: My favorite history site(s)

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Tim

Public historian Bob Beatty shares his favorite history sites. Continue reading →

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My break is over

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Tim

Dear Readers, I’ve taken a long break from blogging to work on a new book. Star Spangled: The Story of a Flag, a Battle, and a Song, is due out next year and targets ages 10-14, but will be of … Continue reading →

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Hands-on colonial farm

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Tim

I recently visited The Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean, Virginia. Having grown up in the Washington D.C suburbs, I was familiar with the multitude of museums, parks, battlefields, historical societies and art galleries in the area. However, I never knew … Continue reading →

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A gift idea for history lovers (and haters?)

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Tim

History is not about dates and quotes and obscure provisos. History is about life, about change, about consequences, cause and effect. It’s about the mystery of human nature, the mystery of time, and it isn’t just about politics and the … Continue reading →

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Introducing my new book…

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Tim

No blog posts recently for two reasons: My attention is focused on my new book, which will be appearing in bookstores soon. It is about various projects I’ve worked on over my career in some of America’s most visited history … Continue reading →

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Queen Victoria’s private beach now open

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Tim

Queen Victoria’s private beach now open

Now this is a great idea. Interpret Queen Victoria’s beach, her bathing routine and specially-built bathing mobile, allow people to use the beach and swim in the water, and provide Victorian-era entertainment. Whoever thought of this idea is thinking outside the historic house box. 

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