Historic Occoquan 18th Century Time-Travel with a 1957 Dress
Along the Occoquan River are many of old buildings converted into apartments, townhomes, shops, eateries, and other store fronts.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: George Washington
Autumnal Fox Chase, George Washington, and Mount Vernon
Today I attended my first fox chase, which quite intrigued me because of all the influence I see here in Northern Virginia, especially in Middleburg.
Gloucester Point, Redoubts, Battle of the Hook, October 1781
Literally digging in, the British built fortifications (like redoubts) on each side of the York River, in both Yorktown and Gloucester Point.
Middleburg, a Theme on Foxes, Horses, and Tally-Ho
Although foxes are the most prominent décor item throughout the town, their fame is a result of the many fox hunts and steeplechase races which rely on horses.
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!
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.
Visiting Lafayette’s l’Hermione at Yorktown and Mount Vernon
I imagined myself walking aboard this ship in 1780, stepping over ropes, walking under riggings, while imagining Lafayette’s point of view.
