History, But Make It Fun!
Founded in 2020 by passionate historian and educator Lesley Schierenbeck, The History Chick was born to bring the past to life—minus the boring textbook vibes. What started as classroom tales turned into immersive walking tours, where we spill the juicy details, uncover the wild stories, and make history feel anyt
History, But Make It Fun!
Founded in 2020 by passionate historian and educator Lesley Schierenbeck, The History Chick was born to bring the past to life—minus the boring textbook vibes. What started as classroom tales turned into immersive walking tours, where we spill the juicy details, uncover the wild stories, and make history feel anything but old and dusty. Proudly woman-owned and fueled by curiosity, we’re here to prove that the past isn’t just something you read about—it’s something you experience.
History with attitude. Stories with soul.
Lesley Schierenbeck isn’t your typical historian—and The History Chick isn’t your typical tour. With a master’s degree in American history from Monmouth University and a shelf full of teaching awards, Lesley left the traditional classroom behind to bring history to the streets—literally.
As the foun
History with attitude. Stories with soul.
Lesley Schierenbeck isn’t your typical historian—and The History Chick isn’t your typical tour. With a master’s degree in American history from Monmouth University and a shelf full of teaching awards, Lesley left the traditional classroom behind to bring history to the streets—literally.
As the founder, guide, and full-time history junkie behind The History Chick, Lesley turns timelines into tales and facts into unforgettable experiences. Her tours are packed with scandal, rebellion, and the kind of stories that never made it into your high school textbooks. Whether she’s leading curious crowds through Asbury Park or getting real on her podcast Heirloom Historical, Lesley’s all about digging up the gritty, glorious truth—and serving it with a side of sass.
Ready to see history through a different lens? Ditch the boring lectures and walk with The History Chick. It’s time to make the past personal.
Here at History Chick Tours, every experience is one-of-a-kind, just like the stories we tell. We specialize in historical tourism, research and development, and educational consultation, but let’s be real—we make history fun, engaging, and sometimes even a little rebellious.
From crafting lesson plans and leading professional development
Here at History Chick Tours, every experience is one-of-a-kind, just like the stories we tell. We specialize in historical tourism, research and development, and educational consultation, but let’s be real—we make history fun, engaging, and sometimes even a little rebellious.
From crafting lesson plans and leading professional development to rocking public programs and grant initiatives, we do way more than just walking tours. We dig deep, uncover hidden stories, and turn the past into something you can actually feel.
So yeah, we’re more than just a tour—we’re a whole history experience!