George Mason, Gunston Hall, Virginia Declaration of Rights
Mason’s worldwide influence began in 1789 France, where Lafayette crafted a declaration of independence for his country that was on the precipice of revolution.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Lafayette
Patrick Henry grandchildren named after Lafayette: Red Hill
In his retirement, Henry relocated his family from Scotchtown near Richmond, to Red Hill in western Virginia, where he had Blue Ridge vistas to enjoy.
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.
Historic Alexandria, Gadsby’s Tavern, and Carlyle House
Upon my first visit many years ago, I yearned to explore the Georgian townhouses with quaint gardens and 13 starred flags.
Visiting James Monroe’s Highland near Charlottesville
Surprisingly we learned more about Lafayette and Napoleon at Monroe’s country home near his friends, Jefferson and Madison.
Son’s Lafayette Journey Full Circle: Homeschool Graduation
After his sister’s graduation dinner, my son excitedly announced he wanted to return to Restaurant Lafayette for his graduation, so yesterday was the day!
Napoleon of the West organizes Progressive Dinner 1900-1920
Christy Huddleston, a teacher in the Smokey Mountains, Isabella Hagnar, first White House social secretary, and Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI Flying Ace.
Military History Bedroom for a Teen: House Remodel
Over the bed are gorgeous reproduction maps of Virginia in 1781 when Lafayette chased Cornwallis, resulting in the French-American Alliance victory in Yorktown.
The lovely Colonial Williamsburg Artwork of Caesar Monturano
The friendly Mr. Monturano has also provided art for the National Archives, the Kennedy Center, and Christ Church in historic Alexandria, Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson’s Academical Village Palladian Inspired
Begun in 1823, the Rotunda was near enough to completion to host Lafayette on his Grand Tour of America in 1824 and four hundred guests.
