The first flight I ever took was on a Lockheed Super Constellation. The first foreign country I ever visited was Italy. The first celebrity I ever saw was George Hamilton, impeccably attired (of course) and waiting to cross the street in New York City. The first thing I ever got published was Strands of the Web, a romantic spy thriller. And, as a writer and history buff, I am now enjoying another first, my new project and website, travelintohistory.com.
When I write magazine articles, they are usually about American history. For example, I wrote one about our Founders entitled “Jefferson and Other Bookworms,” and another called “The Men of the Monitor” about the crew of the famous Civil War ironclad. I am fascinated by American history and worry that our past is in danger of being altered—or wiped out entirely—by those with a troubling agenda. Witness how many statues of war heroes, founders, and even presidents have been taken down in the past few years! And what kind of American history are kids learning in school these days?
So, I created “Travel Into History,” which provides information for those who might want to visit places like Williamsburg, VA, Boston, MA, or Savannah, GA. Each blog provides some historical background information plus a few area lodging and dining suggestions. At this writing, there are about a dozen destinations on the website, but I keep adding interesting places to visit. I mean, there’s SO much history out there!
You might be a history buff like I am. But even if you aren’t, you and your family would enjoy a trip to Old Town in San Diego, CA, or a train trip from Williams, AZ, to the Grand Canyon. History comes in many different forms in America. I enjoy writing about it, and I guarantee you will enjoy learning more about it during a fun-filled visit. To that end, I invite you to take a look at travelintohistory.com
James River Writing 