Epic Patriot Camp
This summer my historical author friend, Jenny L. Cote, and I conducted a four-week online writing camp focused on writing the story of 1776. We had 25 virtual campers who each assumed the identity of...
Happy 1st Birthday to “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812”
Happy 1st Birthday to “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812” Dolley Madison and the War of 1812 was born an entire year ago, hard to believe! What a privilege it has been to entert...
The Early Days of “Washington City”
Nowadays Washington, DC, is renowned for its gridlock, along with many other more positive attributes. However, when James Madison was sworn in as our fourth president on March 4, 1809, “Washington ...
Recipe for Cornwallis Yams
Recipe of the Month: Cornwallis Yams Here’s a delicious side that Susanna and her mother served in Susanna’s Midnight Ride at General Cornwallis’ request while quartering at Bollingbro...
Dolley Madison’s Woodbury Cinnamon Teacakes – Recipe
1 large egg, separatedpinch of salt1 cup sugar1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flour2 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon ground ci...
The Ghost of Dolley Madison
The White House is known as Washington’s most haunted building. It’s no wonder considering the tumultuous times that our Presidents and their families have endured while living there. Many histori...
STUDY GUIDE for “Susanna’s Midnight Ride”
A comprehensive chapter-by-chapter study guide for “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” is now available on Amazon in both paperback and kindle. Huzzah! It includes vocabulary words, a multiple...
“Dolley Madison & the War of 1812: America’s First Lady”
With a release date on Dolley’s Birthday, May 20, 2021! AND here is the great cover reveal!...