George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge
After seeing a gorgeous rendering of the famous Natural Bridge of Virginia, and learning that Thomas Jefferson owned it, I’ve wanted to visit with the kids.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: Time Travel – Virginia
Patrick Henry grandchildren named after Lafayette: Red Hill
In his retirement, Henry relocated his family from Scotchtown near Richmond, to Red Hill in western Virginia, where he had Blue Ridge vistas to enjoy.
Historic Alexandria, Gadsby’s Tavern, and Carlyle House
Upon my first visit many years ago, I yearned to explore the Georgian townhouses with quaint gardens and 13 starred flags.
Visiting James Monroe’s Highland near Charlottesville
Surprisingly we learned more about Lafayette and Napoleon at Monroe’s country home near his friends, Jefferson and Madison.
Oatlands Plantation and Gardens: George Carter I
Every time we’ve driven past the plantation in the last few years, the tree lined drive beckoned me to the hidden mansion and the stories it had to tell.
Shirley Plantation: Oldest family business in North America
While on the tour I learned that several major historical figures touched the destiny of this land: Lord De La Warr, the Carters, and the Lees.
Bell Tower restored with recently fired bricks: Jamestowne
Some of the Colonial Williamsburg brickmakers are reconstructing the bell tower at Jamestowne with the same bricks we recently saw fired.
Great Falls of the Potomac, Washington, and a Canal
Convincing the state legislatures of Virginia and Maryland to create the Patowmack Company in 1785, Washington became president of the company.
The Harrisons, James River, and Berkely Plantation
This oldest three story mansion in Virginias is home to the first Thanksgiving, signer of the Declaration of Independence, birthplace of a president, and taps.
The President’s Own, Thomas Jefferson, and John Philip Sousa
Marine Corps band history from John Adams, to Thomas Jefferson, John Philip Sousa, and Alice Roosevelt caught our eye at the USMC museum near Washington DC.
