Palaces, Castles and Mansions
This is Thomas Jefferson’s home.
What is Monticello? It’s located in Virginia, and its name means “little mountain.”
You know this jazz musician for his classic hit tunes “Hello, Dolly!,” “What a Wonderful World,” and “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire).”
Who is Louis Armstrong? His nickname was Satchmo
This musical power couple first met in 1963 and gained fame with their 1965 hit “I Got You Babe.”
Who are Sonny and Cher? The pair married in 1969 and had one child together.
This American civil rights activist was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? As head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, he helped create the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and end segregation in the U.S.
Well, you ain't never caught a _____
And you ain’t no friend of mine
Rabbit
Elvis Presley
This is the British royals’ primary home.
What is Buckingham Palace? It’s the official London residence as well as the administrative headquarters for the royals and has 775 rooms.
You know her for her films Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Charade
Who is Audrey Hepburn? She was born in Brussels, Belgium, and her mother was a Dutch baroness, Baroness Ella van Heemstra.
Jacqueline Kennedy married this Greek shipping tycoon in 1968.
Who is Aristotle Onassis? The wedding ceremony was on Onassis’ private island.
This children’s show, with characters like Elmo, Big Bird, and Oscar the Grouch, won the 1970 Emmy Award for outstanding achievement in children’s programming.
What is Sesame Street? The show was created by Jim Henson.
If you knew Peggy Sue
Then you’d know why I feel ____
Blue
“Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly
This huge palace complex is in Beijing, China and was once the home of Chinese emperors.
What is the Forbidden City? It consists of 980 buildings on 180 acres.
She was known as Norma Jean Baker during her childhood, and she was once married to Joe DiMaggio.
Who is Marilyn Monroe? Her rendition of “Happy Birthday (Mr. President)” to JFK was an unforgettable moment in her career.
This pair was often called “Hollywood’s Golden Couple” throughout their 50-year marriage: Joanne Woodward and _______.
Who is Paul Newman? Upon meeting Newman, Woodward remarked that he looked “like an ad for an ice cream soda.
In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded this for her work with the poor and sick.
What is the Nobel Peace Prize? Originally a teacher in Calcutta, she went on to a lifetime of humanitarian work.
You can burn my house,
you can steal my car
Drink my _____ from an old fruit jar
Liquor
“Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins
The Palace of Versailles was the home of these infamous reigning monarchs until the French Revolution.
Who are King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette? The main structure of the 2,300-room estate is part of the current-day museum. Other must-see areas on the estate include the Grand Trianon, the Petite Trianon, and the magnificent English gardens.
This 1950s bad boy was known as a “rebel without a cause.” He died in a car accident at age 24.
Who is James Dean? He starred in East of Eden and Rebel without a Cause.
Rita Wilson first met this actor on the set of ABC’s sitcom Bosom Buddies in 1981. They married in 1988.
Who is Tom Hanks? The pair share four children—two they had together and two from Hanks’ previous marriage.
She was the biggest Grammy winner of 1971 and won Record of the Year for “It’s too Late,” Album of the Year for Tapestry, and Song of the Year for “You’ve Got a Friend.”
Who is Carole King? King wasn’t able to attend the 1971 Grammy Awards, as she was home with a newborn at the time.
Que Sera, Sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future’s not ________
Ours to see
“Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)” by Doris Day:
Balmoral Castle is in this country.
What is Scotland? It was one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favorites. It does not belong to the Crown; the Windsor family owns it privately.
This 1960s pop artist is famous for his stylized paintings of Marilyn Monroe
Who is Andy Warhol? He combined a talent for avant-garde art with his understanding of the commercial market to become one of the most prolific and successful artists of his time.
Goldie Hawn began dating this man after working with him on the film Swing Shift in 1983
Who is Kurt Russell? This was their second film together. The longtime couple had met before when they worked on the film The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band in the 1960s.
Alice Walker won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for this novel
What is The Color Purple? A 1985 movie adaptation of Walker’s novel stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, and Oprah Winfrey.
Wake up little Susie, wake up little Susie
Well I told your mama ______________
That you'd be back by 10
“Wake Up Little Susie” by The Everly Brothers: