Lindsay M. Chervinsky
@lmchervinsky.bsky.social
Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library @mount_vernon. 🖊️ MAKING THE PRESIDENCY & THE CABINET. 🐶 mom. Views my own.
I love the smell of citizenship in the morning. Happy Election Day!
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I love the smell of citizenship in the morning. Happy Election Day!
It was such a delight to participate in the Rule of Law Summit hosted by the Society for the Rule of Law. Jonathan Rauch, Greg Jacob, and I spoke about norms, customs, and the founding, and the conversation was moderated by Jay Nordlinger. I was honored to share a stage with them.
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It was such a delight to participate in the Rule of Law Summit hosted by the Society for the Rule of Law. Jonathan Rauch, Greg Jacob, and I spoke about norms, customs, and the founding, and the conversation was moderated by Jay Nordlinger. I was honored to share a stage with them.
Fall perfection and palette cleanser.
October 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Fall perfection and palette cleanser.
I am leaning into the best fall has to offer. Unabashed joy in the color, smells, fresh air, baking, clothes, and holidays. I need it and my guess is you might too.
October 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I am leaning into the best fall has to offer. Unabashed joy in the color, smells, fresh air, baking, clothes, and holidays. I need it and my guess is you might too.
There is only one way to combat jet lag. I don’t make the rules.
September 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
There is only one way to combat jet lag. I don’t make the rules.
Best part of vacation.
August 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Best part of vacation.
I’m really excited to join the Rule of Law Summit, hosted by the Society for the Rule of Law. I’ll be talking about republican virtue and founding norms and principles. Join us there! societyfortheruleoflaw.org/2025-rule-of...
August 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m really excited to join the Rule of Law Summit, hosted by the Society for the Rule of Law. I’ll be talking about republican virtue and founding norms and principles. Join us there! societyfortheruleoflaw.org/2025-rule-of...
Some exciting news. So excited to write about JQA with Basic Books, with JQDA by my side, naturally.
July 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Some exciting news. So excited to write about JQA with Basic Books, with JQDA by my side, naturally.
Last week, I had the privilege of visiting the Truman Presidential Library. I gave a talk on The Cabinet and spoke the next morning for teachers about the foundations of the republic in Washington and Adams’s administrations. Teachers+books+the material culture of oval offices= a winning trip.
July 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last week, I had the privilege of visiting the Truman Presidential Library. I gave a talk on The Cabinet and spoke the next morning for teachers about the foundations of the republic in Washington and Adams’s administrations. Teachers+books+the material culture of oval offices= a winning trip.
Yesterday, I filmed an interview on the Revolution in an 18th-century kitchen. As one does. So much good stuff coming out next year!
July 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Yesterday, I filmed an interview on the Revolution in an 18th-century kitchen. As one does. So much good stuff coming out next year!
For this month’s Imperfect Union, I explored the origins of the president’s war powers and how they have evolved. Check your inboxes or subscribe today!
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July 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
For this month’s Imperfect Union, I explored the origins of the president’s war powers and how they have evolved. Check your inboxes or subscribe today!
imperfectunion.substack.com/p/the-presid...
imperfectunion.substack.com/p/the-presid...
A bit of fun news amidst *everything.* thank you so much to @shfghistorians.bsky.social for believing in this book!
July 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A bit of fun news amidst *everything.* thank you so much to @shfghistorians.bsky.social for believing in this book!
Sunday morning with my ❤️🐶. Best part of every weekend.
July 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Sunday morning with my ❤️🐶. Best part of every weekend.
I had the loveliest couple of days in Oregon wine country. It was so nice to be offline for a short break, but the Virginia weather forecast welcoming me back is 😱.
June 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I had the loveliest couple of days in Oregon wine country. It was so nice to be offline for a short break, but the Virginia weather forecast welcoming me back is 😱.
ICYMI, for this month's Imperfect Union, I wrote about a critical Washington precedent that shaped how most presidents have approached military parades. Check your inboxes or subscribe today. imperfectunion.substack.com/p/the-histor...
June 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
ICYMI, for this month's Imperfect Union, I wrote about a critical Washington precedent that shaped how most presidents have approached military parades. Check your inboxes or subscribe today. imperfectunion.substack.com/p/the-histor...
It was such a joy to have @megamidevice.bsky.social on Leadership & Legacy. The list we discuss of leadership qualities really blew my mind. Check it out wherever you enjoy podcasts.
May 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It was such a joy to have @megamidevice.bsky.social on Leadership & Legacy. The list we discuss of leadership qualities really blew my mind. Check it out wherever you enjoy podcasts.
For this month's Imperfect Union, I wrote about the historic context around the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 - and critically, how people thought about it at the time. That's really important for understanding our current moment. Subscribe today or check your inbox!
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April 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
For this month's Imperfect Union, I wrote about the historic context around the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 - and critically, how people thought about it at the time. That's really important for understanding our current moment. Subscribe today or check your inbox!
open.substack.com/pub/imperfec...
open.substack.com/pub/imperfec...
#OTD in 1789, George Washington learned he had been elected as the first President of the United States. Two days later, he departed for New York City and wrote these words in his diary.
April 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
#OTD in 1789, George Washington learned he had been elected as the first President of the United States. Two days later, he departed for New York City and wrote these words in his diary.
In all of the darkness, speaking with readers and meeting the public at events gives me hope. There are so many good people who are committed to a better future. There is a power in numbers.
April 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
In all of the darkness, speaking with readers and meeting the public at events gives me hope. There are so many good people who are committed to a better future. There is a power in numbers.
Despite *everything*, life can still be extraordinary. In 2002, I visited Mount Vernon for the first time with my eighth grade history teacher. This week she brought four buses of students to the estate, her 25th year doing the trip, and I got to visit with them. #sschat #socialstudies
April 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Despite *everything*, life can still be extraordinary. In 2002, I visited Mount Vernon for the first time with my eighth grade history teacher. This week she brought four buses of students to the estate, her 25th year doing the trip, and I got to visit with them. #sschat #socialstudies
Such an amazing night talking about women in politics, from the founding to today. It was such a treat to welcome @alivitali.bsky.social Kate Brower and Catherine Allgor to the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.
March 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Such an amazing night talking about women in politics, from the founding to today. It was such a treat to welcome @alivitali.bsky.social Kate Brower and Catherine Allgor to the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.
Earlier this week, I had the incredible honor to speak at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall for the Oregon Historical Society. Definitely a core memory to see my name in lights.
March 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Earlier this week, I had the incredible honor to speak at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall for the Oregon Historical Society. Definitely a core memory to see my name in lights.
Spectacular morning run along the Potomac River and I got to see my beloved bald eagles in their nest. Focusing on all the good things I can find.
February 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Spectacular morning run along the Potomac River and I got to see my beloved bald eagles in their nest. Focusing on all the good things I can find.