Berkeley Plantation home to American Independence and more
Berkeley Plantation’s story includes Thanksgiving, American Independence, Benedict Arnold’s revenge, the writing of Taps, and two American presidents!
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: Virginia – burgesses
Rippon Lodge, home of Virginia Patriot Thomas Blackburn
The youngest of his daughters, Julia Ann, married Supreme Court Justice Bushrod Washington who had inherited Mount Vernon.
Virginia first colony to declare Independence from Britain
When I first visited Colonial Williamsburg, I was astonished to learn how much of America’s history began in Virginia, inspiring the colonies to independence.
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.
Virginia Capitol Tour with Burgesses: Colonial Williamsburg
On a tour of the 1776 capitol of Virginia, we learned the significance of similar language of our founding documents from a burgess.
My son reenacts first House of Burgesses 1619 Jamestowne
Three pages of laws debated by the 1619 burgesses for a week were distributed among us, while my son led discussion with one of the pages.
John Rolfe of 1621 shares capitalism success: Jamestowne
Recently we visited Historic Jamestowne on the anniversary of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1677, later in the day. First we met with John Rolfe of 1621.
Capitol from Crown to Independence: Colonial Williamsburg
Prompted by these gorgeous pictures that gave us an ah-ha moment as we closely examined the cupula, I’ve written the amazing story of how Virginia’s story is America’s story.
Pomp, Parade, and Illuminations: Colonial Williamsburg
Where else to celebrate our country’s birthday than the very place that was instrumental in the formation of our country?
Collapse of Royal Government: Colonial Williamsburg
New to us on this visit to Colonial Williamsburg was the immersive street theater program where guests interact with historic people. Who would we meet today?
