Washington, DC in a Day: Should You, Really?
In late September 2019, our family of five found ourselves in the Historic Triangle area of Virginia for a vacation steeped in American History. We […]
Yorktown, VA: Walking the Battlefields of the American Revolution
When you’re visiting the Historic Triangle area of Virginia, you can’t miss Yorktown, VA! This was our next to last full day in the area. […]
Jamestown, VA: The Birthplace of America
The story of Jamestown gripped me in our early homeschooling days. We read of the hardships suffered there and built replicas of the fort. Since […]
Colonial Williamsburg, VA: Living History
Colonial Williamsburg is the perfect place to encounter Early American living history! Step back in time as you immerse yourself in colonial life. Why just […]
Homeschooling High School: A Homeschool Mom’s Early American History Dream Trip!
A family who is homeschooling high school can take a hands-on learning approach to early American history by exploring Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown, VA, as […]
An Afternoon at the Oklahoma Centennial Land Run Monument
We’ve lived in the Oklahoma City area for almost nine years now, but we are still discovering little gems right here in our own backyard. […]
Meet the Felkins Family
Welcome to It’s a Joyous Journey! This is our first blog post, and we are so excited to introduce ourselves and share our journey with […]