Christmas Pye, Camel, and Snow: Mount Vernon
We saw a bit of snow at Mount Vernon, with the drizzly foggy day set against the distant Potomac.
On this house tour we saw the third-floor of the mansion!
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: George Washington
A French American Alliance Cockade for the Lafayette Hat
In researching the Lafayette hat my son is creating, I stumbled upon the background of the French American Alliance cockade.
Artillery and Redoubts: Yorktown Battlefield Tour
Whereas we found the Napoleon cannons at Civil War battlefields in Virginia, today at the Yorktown Battlefield we found the Lafayette cannon.
Texas, George Washington, Lafayette: Virginia State Capital
The Virginia General Assembly commissioned that a marble statue of General Washington be made, as well as a marble bust of the Marquis de Lafayette.
George Washington, a Canal, and a College: Richmond
Here in Richmond, the General Assembly created the James River Company in 1784, for which Washington was elected the first president.
Misty of Chincoteague, Newberry Award Winner 1947
Lessons of love, courage, and loyalty abound in this touching fictional story of the Beebe family that is based on real people and events.
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?
The 1781 British Raid on Mt Vernon Reenactment
This reenactment is based on actual documentation on events in April of 1781, when the British arrived at Mount Vernon from the Potomac.
Mount Vernon: National Treasure Tour
The docent took us to rarely visited Mount Vernon locations on this rare tour while sharing behind the scenes of National Treasure 2.
Remodeling Journal: Texas-French Hill Country House
Because of the cookie cutter houses around here, we have potential to sell high and quickly, despite the recession, since we created a unique and lovely home.
