The Custis Ruins at Reagan National Airport
Wanting to see the Custis ruins at Reagan National Airport, I also wanted to find the secret gate with a different view of Mount Vernon, outside the property.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: Arlington National Cemetery
Christmas Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
Each year, these Christmas wreaths are laid at all the military cemeteries across America, through an organization called Wreaths Across America.
The WWII story of my Relative at Arlington National Cemetery
The story of my mom’s cousin who volunteered for a dangerous mission in the WWII South Pacific, so he could visit his wife by their wedding anniversary.
Memorial Day Weekend at Arlington National Cemetery
Needing to honor those who died for our freedoms, I suggested we visit Arlington National Cemetery during Memorial Day weekend.
Lafayette Sighting at Arlington House
Built by George Washington Parke Custis from 1802 to 1818 as a tribute to his step-grandfather, he collected as many artifacts as possible from Mount Vernon.
