Touring and Dining at Bushfield Manor near Nomini Creek
This 18th century home of George Washington’s brothe is now a lovely event venue, which I highly recommend for its beauty and attention to detail.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: George Washington
George Washington Designed Mount Vernon to Celebrate America
How, after the American Revolution, George Washington transformed his British-like garden and home to a more American nature.
Founding Fathers Sought Respite in Patriotic Gardens
During political distress, the Founding Fathers toured gardens from which they gleaned inspiration to promote the American ideal for their own gardens.
Did General George Washington Pray at Valley Forge?
For America’s bicentennial, Arnold Friberg painted a special gift to America “because we had to get back to where our country started.”
Young Washington tells Heroic Virginia story for America
Thus, the thrill came from the impossible that miraculously happened and the Virginia commitment embedded into honor that was bred into Washington’s life.
Will the real George of Georgetown please stand up?
Presuming that Georgetown was founded in the late 18th century, I also presumed it was named after George Washington, since it is part of Washington, DC.
George Washington Unanimously Chosen Commander in Chief
Unanimously appointed to lead Contintal Army, George Washington was the metaphor of the American Revolution needed to bring unity to the colonies.
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.