When the 1860 Lincoln Election Flag Flew over Occoquan
On the 4th of July, nearly 60 abolitionist Black Republicans erected a liberty pole at Rockledge Mansion, owned by a Quaker named Josepth T. Janney.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: Time Travel – Virginia
Growing up in the Shadow of Walton’s Mountain
The Virginia Blue Ridge author’s memories impacted mine, while growing up in Texas through a popular television show that my mom loved.
Belvoir, Home of Colonel William Fairfax, 1741
Young George frequently visited Belvoir while visiting his older brother, often fox hunting with Colonel Fairfax, and later learning to survey from him.
Looking for the Lees amongst the Ruins of Leesylvania
Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered these artillery positions on the grounds of his ancestral home, since the river meandered from Washington DC.
Visiting Belmont Bay Marina and Historic Occoquan
One stunning 19th century house sold a variety of lovelies from food to jewelry to clothing to decor items, reminding me of Gruene, Texas.
Visiting Walton’s Mountain…Home of Earl Hamner
While following the Rockfish River through the woods and further up the mountain, I easily imagined that we were actually driving John Walton’s 1923 Ford Truck.
Backyard WWII and Cold War Spies: Vint Hill Farm Station
Driving into the area, we parked at the Covert Cafe (intriguing name) and found ourselves surrounded by an old spy network dating back to WWII!
A 1775 Walk to the John Marshall Birthplace in Germantown
On the “edge of the American frontier” in Germantown of Fauquier County, we walked to the birthplace of a future Supreme Court Chief Justice.
1940s Norfolk & Western Class J611 chugging through Virginia
Rates for the round trip excursion from Manassas to Front Royal ranged up to $1000, while traveling in 1940s luxury style…and this might be its last trip.
Chapman Mill Destroyed by Confederates during Union Advance
Union troops occupied Thoroughfare Gap near the mill as the Confederates advanced towards Manassas, resulting in the Battle of Thoroughfare Gap.
