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10/31/2026

🌵 Happy National Park Anniversary, Joshua Tree!

On this day, October 30, 1994, Joshua Tree officially became a national park! 🎉

With its otherworldly landscapes, incredible rock formations, and iconic Joshua trees, it's easy to see why this California gem is one of our all-time favorite national parks!

Planning a visit? We've got you covered with five amazing things you won't want to miss while exploring Joshua Tree!

🏜️ Read more: https://www.roamyourhome.com/one-epic-day-in-joshua-tree-top-5-must-see-things/

10/31/2026

On October 30, 1735, John Adams, America's second president, was born just outside Boston, Massachusetts.

Adams helped lead the fight for American independence, played a major role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, and became the first president to live in the White House.

And here's a fascinating piece of history! Adams died on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Even more remarkable? His longtime friend and political rival, Thomas Jefferson, died on the very same day!

Today, you can pay your respects to Adams at the historic United First Parish Church in Quincy, Massachusetts, better known as the "Church of the Presidents."

Adams is buried there alongside his wife, Abigail, their son, President John Quincy Adams, and his wife, Louisa Catherine. It's the only church in America where two U.S. presidents are buried.

If you love presidential history, Quincy is well worth a visit! You can also explore the Adams family's historic homes at nearby Adams National Historical Park.

Read More: https://www.roamyourhome.com/church-of-the-presidents-john-adams-and-quincy-adams-graves/

10/30/2026

Confederate cavalry leader Nathan Bedford Forrest died on October 29, 1877, in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for his daring tactics and controversial legacy, Forrest’s life remains a complex chapter in Civil War history.
He is buried at the Confederate Museum in Columbia, Tennessee.

10/27/2026

Effigy Mounds National Monument in eastern Iowa was established on October 25, 1949. We recently visited Effigy Mounds National Monument. The park features ancient earth mounds built by Native Americans more than a thousand years ago, many shaped like animals such as bears and birds. It’s a beautiful place to hike, learn, and connect with early American history. We did a loop that took us past Little Bear Mound, Great Bear Mound, and Fire Point Mounds. https://www.roamyourhome.com/effigy-mounds-national-monument-sacred-trails-and-ancient-earthworks/

10/20/2026

On this day, October 20, 1964, President Herbert Hoover died at age 90.

Hoover led the nation during the early years of the Great Depression, but when he needed a break from Washington, he escaped to a rustic retreat along Virginia’s Rapidan River.

Today, you can visit Camp Hoover or Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park!

Read more: https://www.roamyourhome.com/rapidan-camp-president-hoovers-virginia-mountain-retreat/

10/19/2026

George Washington got the victory — and America got its independence. 🇺🇸

On this day in 1781, British General Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, giving Washington and the American forces a decisive win that effectively ended the Revolutionary War.

Today, you can still stand where history happened — from the soaring Yorktown Victory Monument to the earthworks where the final siege closed in, to the cave where Cornwallis is said to have hidden as defeat loomed.

10/18/2026

💡 Thomas Edison died on this day in 1931, and you can visit his grave at Glenmont, his longtime home in West Orange, New Jersey.

But there's a lot more to see than his final resting place! Just steps away is his famous invention laboratory, where Edison and his team helped change the world, one idea at a time.

⚡ Read more: Follow in Edison's footsteps and discover the historic places that tell his story. https://www.roamyourhome.com/thomas-edison-historic-sites/

10/17/2026

George Washington, 5,000 militiamen, and a rebellion over wh***ey!
On October 16, 1794, President George Washington arrived in Cumberland, Maryland, to review thousands of troops preparing to put down the Wh***ey Rebellion.
Yes, America's first president was ready to lead an army over a tax on booze! 🇺🇸
🏛️ Read more about George Washington’s Headquarters in Cumberland and its place in American history: https://www.roamyourhome.com/george-washingtons-headquarters-in-cumberland-maryland/

10/14/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday, Ike!

On this day in 1890, Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas. He would go on to lead Allied forces during World War II and become America's 34th president.

From his humble birthplace in Texas to his longtime home in Kansas and farm outside of Gettysburg, Eisenhower's story still unfolds through historic places across the country.

👇 Explore our Eisenhower historic sites guide if you want to learn about some places to visit!

https://www.roamyourhome.com/dwight-d-eisenhower-historic-sites/

10/13/2026

🏛️ On this day in 1792, construction began on America's most famous home!

The cornerstone of the White House was laid in Washington, D.C., on October 13, 1792.

Eight years later, President John Adams and First Lady Abigail Adams became its first residents, moving into a mansion that was still unfinished!

Since then, every U.S. president has called the White House home. More than 230 years later, it's one of the world's most recognizable buildings.

🇺🇸 Have you ever visited the White House?

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