George Washington First in War, Peace, Hearts of Countrymen
Unanimously appointed to lead Contintal Army, George Washington was the metaphor of the American Revolution needed to bring unity to the colonies.
18th Century Virginia Musings
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How George Washington became epitome of Virginia Ethos
While telling George Washington’s life story, the author also shares the ethos of 18th century Virginia, to whose values Washington sought to achieve.
The Providential History of our Founding Fathers
Excellent book presenting evidence about the Christianity of our Founding Fathers, who formed a nation based on religious freedom.
18th Century Styled Guidebook of Colonial Williamsburg
Rutherfoord Goodwin continues his father’s and Rockefeller’s legacy of showcasing Colonial Williamsburg’s legacy of forging a nation built on Independence.
Looking for the Washington DC Cornerstone in Alexandria
To great fanfare on April 15, 1791, the southernmost cornerstone for the Federal City was placed at Jones Point, Washington DC’s first monument.
Interviewing Monroe about Lafayette and John Quincy Adams
Is it possible that Lafayette’s abolitionist stance on his 1824-1825 Grand Tour of America helped John Quincy Adams win the presidential election?
Lafayette 1824 Exhibit at Winterthur in Delaware
The du Pont family members were friends of Lafayette, in Paris, then welcomed him into their Brandywine homes in 1824 when Lafayette visited Wilmington.
Lafayette Returns to Philadelphia on 1824 Grand Tour
Portrayed by Mark Schneider of Colonial Williamsburg, Lafayette arrived at Independence Hall in a carriage with a French dignitary, who spoke to the crowd.
Our Unexpected National Treasure Date Night in Alexandria
To lighten my fear of being mistaken as spies, I joked: You look like Nicolas Cage. Someone might mistake us for that couple in National Treasure.
Thomas Jefferson Books at the Library of Congress
When the books studied by Congress were destroyed in the War of 1812, Thomas Jefferson sold his 6000+ volumed book collection to Congress.
