George Washington - Teacups in the Garden

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.

Once a Fixer Upper of Historic Proportions: Mount Vernon

While touring the garden exhibit, 19th century renderings of Mount Vernon falling to ruins caught my heartstrings. And Abraham Lincoln was there!

A peek into Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg

Even though many decorations are up by Thanksgiving, the decorators have until Grand Illumination to finish hanging all the wreaths, which is another week away.

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge

After seeing a gorgeous rendering of the famous Natural Bridge of Virginia, and learning that Thomas Jefferson owned it, I’ve wanted to visit with the kids.

Floating 19th Century Style on the C&O Canal in Maryland

Often taking canal rides, we rode our first 19th century boat in the historic 19th century manner as we were towed by mules and used 19th century locks.